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Alta Magic

Alta Magic

An excerpt from a new book by Mountain contributing photographer Lee Cohen. Read more...

Tested: Salomon Xtend Xcess10 Goggle

Tested: Salomon Xtend Xce

Increased field of vision with better fit. Read more...

Expose. Compose. Focus. Click.

Expose. Compose. Focus. C

Studying ski photography with Scott Markewitz at S Read more...

Mountain Games: Ultimate Mountain Challenge

Mountain Games: Ultimate

Famed endurance athlete Mike Kloser on how to surv Read more...

Tested: Atomic Tracker

Tested: Atomic Tracker

Backcountry freeride binding performs in- and out-of-bounds. Read more...

Viddie of the Week: Chasing Ice

Viddie of the Week: Chasing Ice

Creating a record of a rapidly disappearing landscape. Read more...

Next Winter's Gear

Next Winter's Gear

At last week's SnowSports Industries of America Snow Show in Denver, manufacturers presented 2013-14 equipment and apparel. Here's a sneak peek. Read more...

Storm Report: Jackson Hole, WY

Storm Report: Jackson Hole, WY

Timing it right in the Tetons. Read more...

Mountain Games: On-Snow Fat Bike Crit

Mountain Games: On-Snow Fat Bike Crit

Balloon tires and a grassroots feel bring the summer sport to winter. Read more...

Tested: Powderhorn Cosmic X-Press Jacket

Tested: Powderhorn Cosmic X-Press Jacket

An insulating layer that offers warmth and breathability. Read more...

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// SWAMI SAYS

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.