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We’ve rolled the clocks forward, the weather is warming, the snow pack is thick (and changing) and mountain lovers are starting to eye up bigger, more complex terrain. Spring skiing is upon us, and it’s a perfect time (it’s always a perfect time) to...

Questions include: how to train for Denali, sandbag maintenance, substitution for sled drags, okay to double up on operator sessions and UMC plan, movement prep prior to warm-up, and more… QUESTION I am following the Pre Season training plan for ultra...

Crested Butte Colorado, Gunnison County autumn panorama landscape scenic view. Crested Butte is located in Southwest Colorado, 28 miles north of the City of Gunnison.  Crested Butte is the eighth largest historic district in the state of Colorado...

Backcountry skiing can be a huge step for anyone that has known only resort skiing. As a great introduction to the sport and a way to get in a couple dawn patrol laps before the lifts open (not to mention the fitness benefit), many people are skinning...

The North Face Women's Quince Jacket 2014 The 2014 North Face Women's Quince Jacket is made with featherweight 800-fill down insulation to keep you warm and dry on your backcountry expeditions. Get a boost of warmth from the insulation, while the Quince...