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You're standing at the top of a face that tips past 35 degree. Snow is firm, scraped off by the morning traffic. You drop in, and halfway down, the ta...
You're standing on a ridgeline, looking at a 38-degree face. The beacon check is done, the sun is out, and the snow feels firm underfoot. But that ang...
You just bolted on a new set of skis or runners, and you're itching to try a steeper pitch. Everyone says it gives more bite. But if you set it purely...
You're halfway through the traverse, eyeing that 45-degree chute. You've picked your row, checked the snowpack, and told yourself you're ready. Then y...
You're at the top of a 40-degree face. The view is sick. Your heart's pumping. But there's that nagging question: is the snow under your feet solid or...
You're 40 feet up. The rock is steep, the gear is good, but the sled—that bag of gear you're hauling—won't stop bouncing. Every time you take a step, ...
You've got a new steep-pitch prop, and your fingers itch to bolt it on. But wait—did you check your sled's flex first? Most pilots skip this step, and...
You nailed the steep pitch. The entry was perfect—timing, risk assessment, execution. But then what? The hard part, it turns out, isn't the climb. It'...
You have studied the slope angle chart. You know your AVI gear. But somehow, the snow under your skis feels off — punchy on one side, slabby on the ot...
You've picked what looks like the perfect steep pitch for your next hill climb. The gradient matches your gearing, your legs feel strong. But halfway ...