Here are a couple of close-up photos of the newly redesigned Scarpa Alien 1.0, now using a carbon infused Grilamid shell just like the Alien RS. The new 1.0 … » about New Scarpa Alien 1.0 vs Scarpa Alien RS vs Scarpa Alien 3.0
Quick Overview: Usual Retail Price: $130-250 depending on the lens Weight: 34g only! Lens we tested: Zebra Light lens - category 1-3 photochromic … » about Review of Julbo Aero Sunglasses: Perfect for Ski Mountaineering to Cycling and Everything Between
Quick overview: Usual Retail Price: around $300 USD Weight: 530g (size L) Pros: Pockets, Fit, Comfort, Breathability Cons: Could use warmer fabric panel on … » about Review of Karpos Race Skimo Racing Suit: Faster transitions, Breathability, Comfort
Who would think that twisting mountain roads, climbing over high passes, would land me in front of a factory of one of the most recognized brands in the outdoor … » about Great Visit to La Sportiva Factory and Headquarters in Italy
For several years now, I’ve made the trek down to southwest Alberta to race the Castle Mountain Skimo Race but I’ve never been to that part of the Rocky … » about Report from Meet the Minotaur – Exciting New Mountain Running Race in Canada
On August 27, Andreas Steindl set a new speed record for going up and down the iconic Matterhorn (4478m) from Zermatt via the Hornli Ridge route. Andreas is … » about Andreas Steindl Sets a New Speed Record on Matterhorn
Dani Arnold has been rising up as a speed climbing star following Ueli Steck's path and over the last couple of years he has accumulated a number of record … » about Dani Arnold's New Speed Record on Grandes Jorasses and Beyond
Should I be including roller skiing in my summer and fall skimo training? And what should I even be doing? If you have been wondering about the benefits of … » about Roller-ski Training For Skimo: Video, Drills and How-to tips
This race report was submitted by our friend and summer SkinTrack contributor Shaun Stephens-Whale. The Tromso Skyrace is a technical trail/mountain running … » about Report: Tromso Skyrace – Tromso, Norway – August 4, 2018
Despite being one of the most spectacular places in the Sea-to-Sky corridor (between Vancouver and Whistler, BC, Canada), Tantalus Provincial Park is one of the … » about Tantalus Range Traverse – 40km, 5000m, 18 hours: Eric Carter, Greg Hill, Ross Berg