Jeff Burke in the Selkirks. See the full feature in the November issue.
Back-talk with Mike Marolt
High Altitude Turns on China's Mustagh Ata by Aimee Furber
Many backcountry skiers count their vertical in feet. Aspen's Mike Marolt counts in meters—like the roughly 3,700m (over 12,000 feet) of skiing he just savored in April on China's Mustagh Ata. Backcountry caught up with Marolt following his return from the Tibetan Plateau. Full Story
The Isis Raven softshell didn't increase my hang time on backcountry airs. But there's plenty else to crow about. Made by women's specific Isis, the Raven has a helmet-eating hood, easy to grab Velcro tabs on the wrists, and a big pull-tab on the main zip. The DWR-treated stretch Duet fabric provides both a soft wicking layer and a durable shell. It sheds light rain and snow like its dark, greasy-winged namesake. There are plenty of pockets, including one inside for an mp3 player. The only drawback is the small zipper pull on the chest pocket that seems better suited for sharp beaks than gloves and cold hands. —A.F.
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