V4L STA-824 LIVE

LOC: 45°49'58"N 6°51'54"E (MT BLANC SECTOR) // ELEV: 3,842M / 12,605 FT // PACK: 168 CM BASE [CONSOLIDATED] // AVALANCHE: LVL 2 MODERATE (N/NE LEE SLOPES >2,400M) // TEMP: -7°C / 19°F // WIND: WNW 28 KTS (GUSTS 42 KTS) // BARO: 1014.2 HPA [STEADY] // SPEC INTEGRITY: ACTIVE LAB BENCHMARKS // UTC: --:--:-- UTC

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Dispatches Archive

Historical field evaluations, gear laboratory tests, and alpine mountaineering monographs across all snow disciplines.

Alpine Skiing • Sep 12, 2026 • 7 min read

Used Ski Checklist — What to Inspect Before You Buy

A buyer's checklist for inspecting used skis before purchase: topsheet, edges, base, bindings, brakes, and DIN. What to look for, green flags, and red flags at each step.

Backcountry Winter Travel • Sep 12, 2026 • 5 min read

Nylon vs Mohair Climbing Skins — Which to Buy for Your Tour Length

Nylon vs mohair vs blend climbing skins compared on grip, glide, weight, durability, and water behavior — with a tour-length recommendation so you pick the right skin plush for short steep climbs, long days, or all-around touring.