
Opinion


On the MAMIL Phenomenon

On the Illusion of Social Media

On Why the Backcountry Is So Crowded

On The Best Ski Mountaineers

On Whippets. Part II

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.