This article is sponsored by Ikon Pass. Learn more here. Here we are — surfing through the sunshine of spring, spraying soft snow while getting a bit spicy on the slopes,finding bliss under a bluebird sky, and looking back on…

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WildSnow connected with Director of R&D at La Sportiva, Matteo Jellici, to learn more about the development process of the new Skorpius CR II touring boot. The boot, released in fall 2022, sits in the lighter weight ski touring boot category while relative to other similar boots, offers exceptional stiffness.

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The Julbo Montebianco 2 offers great eye protection from intense sun. And fit with the Reactiv 1-3 High Contrast prescription lens; this is eyewear I can use from dawn to dusk.

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Now beyond cult-follower status, Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) remains a staple of the backpacking light crowd. Amongst the ski touring community, they have a following too. With the Headwall 55, they introduce their first ski-specific pack that is a great companion for overnighters and single-day tours.

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I should have discarded two outdated rules years ago: never go with strangers or a guide. Here's to a growth mindset at the Sunrise Hut with eight strangers and guides, Rob Coppolillo and Nino Guagliano.

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Big and floaty and so so ... so fine in ideal powder. This can be said about many skis, but, in particular, it is true of the DPS Pagoda Tour RP 112. And it turns out, this ski just flat out makes less-than-ideal powder more fun too.

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The Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight Parka is a piece to keep you toasty when the pace stalls out on the skinner, flying downhill on the descent, or an emergency bivy is required.

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Sometimes, we place a premium on roominess. In other situations, it's about minimizing weight, space, and some comfort. But in both instances, it's nice to stay dry. The Samaya 2.0 tent offers a significant step forward for lightweight, high-performance shelters in the high mountain environment.

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In the just-beyond-race-weight ski segment, the Blizzard Zero G LT 80 (yeah 80mm underfoot) renders a steady ski that harnesses that great Zero G edge hold in a trimmed-down package ready for all sorts of big mission skiing (except the missions for the real deep snow).

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The Kreuzspitze GT 2.0 binding comes in a weight-wise package (sub 200g for the basic unit) and adjustable release values. Click in and go.

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The glossy carbon weave is attractive. When carbon is employed, we pay a premium for lightness and stiffness: Dynafit's Blacklight ski boot doubles up with real-world stiffness and is a high-functioning boot for any mountain mission.

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Standing on the shoulders of snow scientist Ron Perla, the backcountry community can navigate avalanche terrain to forge a safer path and come home at the end of the day.

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We often associate Italy’s Ski Trab with skinny-waisted and lightweight skis. With the introduction of the Neve, Ski Trab deviates a bit and presents a 93mm width 1400g ski. After an ongoing love affair with Ski Trab’s brilliant little bindings,…

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What one expects from an Arc'teryx shell is a high-quality build, an ample feature set, durability, and, oh yeah, the $$. The women's Rush jacket is a backcountry skiing dream with some style to boot.

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Scarpa's 4-Quattro boots feature a Grip Walk sole, making this an option for those riding lifts or in the backcountry. The off-piste reality may convince you this is your power touring boot. The Scarpa 4-Quattro SL can tour and most certainly ski.

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Like death and taxes, boot liners pack out. Alas, you've got options to improve a boot's function and life span. Maybe a boot liner refresh is in order.

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British Columbia's Snowpack has been touchy this winter, particularly in the Interior. We spoke with Canmore-based avalanche forecaster Grant Statham to better understand in a general sense why this season has been atypical in the Interior.

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Salomon adds to their line of tech bindings with the MTN Summit series. We've had the MTN Summit 12 BR for roughly 24 hours; here's a first look.

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The golden age of insulated pants for backcountry ski pants is among us: Rejoice! Stellar Equipment's Ultralight Down Pants 2.0 are 3/4 length down pants with high function and style points too.

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At 94 underfoot, and a weight punching into the 1500g space, Elan's Ripstick Tour 94 is a stable all-around ski putting a smile on our tester's face in a potpourri of Alaskan conditions.

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