Backcountry Guide
Fixed or adjustable ski poles? How to choose length, materials, grips and baskets for resort and backcountry skiing, from the crew at MountainOps in Stowe, VT.
NTN or 75mm? How the two telemark binding systems differ and how to choose telemark gear for the way you ski.
Ski touring means sweating uphill and getting cold at the top. How to layer for a comfortable day in the Vermont backcountry.
Ski crampons give your skis bite on icy skin tracks and steep traverses. Here is when to use them and how to choose a pair.
Waist width, weight, length and shape: how to pick a touring ski for the terrain you actually ski.
