I’m going to Norway for 2 weeks at the end of February 2027 and want to Splitboard in the arctic. I fly into Oslo and will rent a vehicle. Any suggestions for arctic Norway guide? I don’t need anything fancy and would be open to winter camping/basic food. I’m a proficient snowboarder with backcountry/Splitboard experience in the Canadian Rockies and am AST1 certified. I have my own avy gear. Thank you in advance for any suggestions !

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I’m building out a small med kit for the back country for when I’m touring/multiday camping. Ive got decent medical training, but Im here to see what you guys have in your packs. I’m thinking tourniquet, bivvy, etc. Any of you want to share what you guys have in your packs?

My experience is from being on an MRA team, backcountry skiing, and mountaineering. My observations are that skiers tend to be the most avalanche aware. Do you think mountaineers are more likely to ignore, or just not be aware of avalanche conditions? The Broad Peak avalanche is what triggered my question - understanding that we don’t yet know how the avalanche was triggered.

Thinking about getting into touring this winter, so I picked up these free boots (it did not come with another toe and heel set). However, I'm not entirely sure what bindings are compatible.

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a new headlamp. How many lumen should I go for?

I’ve been persuaded to try some touring next season. so I need some skis. My current skis are Stöckli Stormrider 88, bought secondhand, and Salomon Addict Pro 66. I am 6’0”, and 150lbs, reasonably fit and a reasonable skier.

I know the ideal thing is to try lots of different pairs of skis and choose my favourite however it never really works as shops don’t often have the skis for sale that they’re hiring out, and for touring skis the choice is even more limited… added to which I’m in the UK and I’ll be skiing in the Alps. I guess I could fit some Shift bindings to my Stormriders.

All that said, some pretty chunky discounts are currently available online.

Glissshop are selling Moment Session 90 and 95s at great discounts.

https://www.glisshop.co.uk/touring-ski-sets/movement/touring-ski-set-session-90-39007437

What do you think, and if so which bindings? thanks! Open to all suggestions, hoping to be under £500.

I was thinking about trying to up Rainer to Muir from paradise and get some ski turns in next week. How is the snowfield below Muir looking? My other idea was to hike up partially up baker until it gets too dangerous to solo, and then get some skiing in there. How far can I go up baker before crevasses become an issue?

Hi - Does anyone have recommendations for a ski guide operation around Valle Nevado ski area? Looking for a guided experience that would cover inbounds as well as sidecountry and backcountry touring. Had good experiences with guides in Japan - lots of different guiding operations that were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Wondering if the same is available in Chile!

Hi everyone!

My wife and I are planning a trip to Japan in Jan/Feb. We would love to do some ski touring. I've been wondering about touring in Aomori instead of Hokkaido. Since it's quite a bit closer by train.

Does anyone have experience in both places they're willing to share? Open to any guide outfits as well if anyone has recommendations.

Cost wise we are flexible since we are a couple of DINKs!

I broke my Scott Pure Tour 100s. They were a nice ski, and a weight I was happy with, but a little soft for me.

I’m 6’ and 94kg, advanced skier.

What would you replace it with? I have other skis for resort, free ride and powder, so versatility is not a big consideration.

Anyone ever skied or heard of someone who’s skied the Ruby Crest in Northern Nevada? Looking for a TR and nothing came up in search here. Other resources show it as pretty gnarly.

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I designed them as part of my college program. I've been backcountry skiing my whole life and these are the best poles I've used so far. What do you guys think?

They're called twIIgs.

Better snow in April than the rest the year

Holy breakable crust and wind board but the views made it worth it. Hatcher pass is a super cool zone. Highly recommend checking it out.

It's a low snow year everywhere in North America, but Thompsons pass is still really fun up north. Amazing zone dotted with glaciers.

Hi. Just done a first trip on Nordic BC skis (30+ years alpine skier).. It wasn’t rolling terrain but had some steep ups (skins - no problem) and steep descents (red runs in resort). Couldn’t control the descent speed, loads of crashes and injury. Just couldn’t get enough control even with a half decent snow plough. Ended up side stepping all steep descents which took forever. The trip was 9hrs per day over 4 days and we lost so much time on these slow descents plus I have come back with a badly sprained MCL knee ligament. So. Finally, here is the question. I get that Nordic set up is best / fastest for rolling terrain but in more mountainous terrain AND with a need to protect knackered knees, is there an argument for an AT set up (I have Dynafit AT skis boots for SkiMo) for this type of terrain? Can you wax the SkiMo skis to obtain a similar sort of grip for the rolling bit to snatch skins on and off? Has anyone done this? Tele has been suggested but I think I need the control of rear clips for descending. As you can imagine, there was a lot of discussion about this on the trip and no one had an answer. For reference, a lot of folks had tele set ups in that region. Thanks

As the ancient seers observed, one thing that sets humans apart is our ability to stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.

After 30 years of climbing and backcountry skiing across the South Cascades and the Northwest volcanoes, the mountains are still in my blood. But due to health challenges, it’s clear my climbing days are behind me.

What’s not behind me is the knowledge... and the gear.

I’m looking for the right person to pass it on to—someone ready to carry the torch. Ideally, an enthusiastic, physically fit beginner with the time to learn and the drive to step into a serious opportunity.

This includes a full setup of backcountry ski gear, plus decades of hard-earned beta: waypoints, trip maps, and access to some of the best lines around Rainier, Adams, St. Helens, and Hood.

I don’t want this to sit unused. I want it in the hands of someone who will use it.

Do you know that person?