The North Face presents the first ski descent of 27,940-ft Lhotse by Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison in 2019. Nelson tragically lost her life on September 26, 2022, on Mount Manaslu in Nepal. Nelson was named one of "The 25 Most Adventurous Women of the Past 25 Years" by Men's Journal and was named one of National Geographic's 2018 Adventurers of the Year. Her inspiration and … [Read more...] about Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison on Lhotse
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When To Use Ski Crampons
AMGA instructor guides Margaret Wheeler and Jeff Ward explain when to use ski crampons and two common ways to put them on. … [Read more...] about When To Use Ski Crampons
How To Prepare The Skin Track Corners For Kick Turning
AMGA Guide Instructor Margaret Wheeler shows four techniques for prepping corners on the skin track to improve kick turns, especially for beginners. … [Read more...] about How To Prepare The Skin Track Corners For Kick Turning
When To Use A Ski Touring Binding’s Heel Lifter
AMGA certified mountain guides Margaret Wheeler and Jeff Ward talk through the pros and cons of when to use each heel lifter setting on a ski touring binding. … [Read more...] about When To Use A Ski Touring Binding’s Heel Lifter
How to Care for Your Climbing Skins While Backcountry Skiing
Learn how to care for your climbing skins with instruction from the American Mountain Guides Association. … [Read more...] about How to Care for Your Climbing Skins While Backcountry Skiing
