Backcountry skiers can be a pretty serious bunch, endlessly debating things like the nuances of snowpack, the merits of obscure pieces of gear, or what the best way to fuel for 12-hour days in the ...

Must-have emergency app: Backcountry SOS. Best weather and snow forecasts: OpenSnow. Best weather forecast for advanced users: Windy. ... While not designed to replace an SOS transmitter like a Spot ...

We spent months in the field testing more than 800 pieces of summer gear. These bikes, tents, shoes, and jackets bestest the ...

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The best hunting GPS units will get you back home safely. These are our top picks for the backcountry from Garmin and more, including handheld and watch GPS. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best ...

We tested the best backcountry skis with options for every budget. Top picks include Voile, Weston, Atomic, and more! The post The Best Backcountry Skis of 2024-2025 appeared first on GearJunkie.

The SPOT X, on the other hand, indicated that it was unable to verify whether the message had been received (although not that it had failed to send). As a means to text from the backcountry, this is ...