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Apocalypse Now and Then

Craig Childs takes the long view on natural catastrophe and human influence. Read more...

Recap: 2013 GoPro Mountai

Mountain staffers spend a full-throttle weekend at Read more...

Bridging the Divide

Group forms to maintain and support the Continenta Read more...

Viddie of the Week: A Lif

A veteran mountaineer on why adventure matters. Read more...

Singletrack Report: Dale Ball, NM

Southwest singletrack is spicier than the green chilé. Read more...

Get Off the Sidelines

Weekend warriors compete with the pros at the GoPro Mountain Games. Read more...

Let the Games Begin

The GoPro Mountain Games get underway in Vail, Colorado. Read more...

Running Shoe Buyer's Advice

Lessons from our 2013 trail run test. Read more...

Ski Touring Baldy's Backside

Sampling Memorial Day corn skiing in the Breckenridge, Colorado backcountry. Read more...

Weekend Games in Lyons, CO

Dirt jumping mountain bikers, wave shredding play boaters, and beer-can burning locals at the Lyons Outdoor Games.  Read more...

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Swami won't take offense if you mount tele/touring skis with AT bindings, but the easy flex makes tele-turning most joyful.
Time for Swami to trade in his String Cheese Incident rucksack and acquire a modern pack with adjustable straps, back vents, and such.
When seeking frontside skis, look for damp skis with ungodly edge penetration.
For all-mountain skis you seeketh a balance of powder flotation and hard-snow guts.
Big Mountain ski buyers: Meditate on tip rocker if you crave the pow. Ex racers go traditional.
Using AT boots? Swami sees 90 to 100 millimeter crossover skis in your future Facebook postings.
Swami sayeth: Choose a mountain bike with a blend of climbing and descending performance for the exigencies of the mountain trail near you.
What's with all the skiers passing us in the powder, you snowboarders ask? Rocker lets you float without effort. It's pay-to-play Zen.