Basics
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Do This Before Your First Ski Tour of the Season
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Our Senior Gear Editor Explains How She Stays Warm in Winter
Our Editor’s Shoulder-Season Running Kit
Watch and Learn How to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Trying a “Self Healing” Jacket
When to Retire Your Climbing Gear
Essential Sewing Stitches to Fix Your Gear
How to Care for Your Cast-Iron Pan
Watch How to Re-Waterproof Your Tent
How to Replace Your Tent Pole Cord
Do This Before Your First Ski Tour of the Season
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No matter how experienced a backcountry skier you are, it鈥檚 crucial to triple-check your equipment before you head out for your first tour of the season. From battery corrosion in your beacon to damaged skins, a lot can happen when your gear isn鈥檛 used for months. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some of the steps I take to make sure my touring kit is dialed after a summer in hibernation.聽
Note: It is strongly recommended that you take an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education course before recreating in the backcountry for the first time. You can sign up for a class .
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