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Storm Report: Revelstoke, BC

Skiing a three-foot storm on the eve of the Freeride World Tour. Read more...

Viddie of the Week: Stron

Roger Strong survived an avalanche. Lesson learned Read more...

Catching Tahoe Lobster

Cooking up crayfish, an invasive species in Lake T Read more...

Tested: K2 Diversion Helm

Lightweight, durable head protection. Read more...

Storm Report: Alta, UT

A 117-inch December gives 2012 a white curtain call. Read more...

Watch the Ladies Howl

Pro skier Rachael Burks launches Female Wolfpack video website. Read more...

Closer Look: Our Winter 2013 Cover

We catch up with Jackson Hole photographer Jeff Diener, who captured our latest cover image in the Wyoming backcountry. Read more...

Financial Aid for Backcountry Skiers

Crested Butte Mountain Guides offer scholarship for avalanche education. Read more...

Viddie of the Week: Snow Guardians

Behind the scenes of with ski patrol and search and rescue teams. 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.