Staying Afloat Avalanche airbags and you By Jason D. Martin and Richard Riquelme Photo by Grant Gunderson It was February of 2012, and three skiers were dead just outside of the Stevens Pass Ski Area …

There’s an app for that! Of course there is – it seems these days that there’s an app for everything. Following are a few that will be useful for a day on the slopes. What you won’t find in …

Spring Gear Guide Story by Pat Grubb Teva Chair 5 Teva has launched a new line of boots called the Lifty Collection. About half the weight of typical boots, the Chair 5 has a rubber outsole and a …

Randonee Repairs Backcountry improv from an alpine MacGyver By Ian Ferguson Mark Cionek is a program coordinator and guide for the American Alpine Institute who has logged over 100 Mt. Rainier …

Summer gear, 2012 By Molly Baker Keen Shasta WP Light Hiking Shoes The Shasta WP (waterproof) light hiking shoe is ideal for weekend hikes, urban treks around town or brisk walks with friends on your …

Crud and mud Keep your bike clean and maintained for optimal performance By Ashlon Durham Your bike may speak a language all its own. Whether you are riding mountain bike trails, commuting to work or …

On edge Taking care of your skis and board By Scott Peterson Maintaining your snow sliding tools can add years to their lives and, as we all know, the equipment is expensive. Basic maintenance at …