Opinion On The Best Ski Mountaineers Here are my five personal criteria to determine, who is the best of the best in ski mountaineering. Vivian Bruchez, pondering his playground
On Whippets Occasionally when I’m out ski touring in Utah or Colorado, I see these contraptions on the top of people’s poles. They’re sharp, pointy, and resemble an awkward looking ski pole mated with the front end of an ice axe. They’re called Whippets, and in my opinion, nobody should be using them.