Strafe Journal
Adventures, how-to's, news, and other vital Strafe information and updates.
Ted Mahon and the Nolan's 14
By: Nicole Birkhold At 9:00 AM on August 26th, Ted Mahon set out to accomplish something no one had completed yet this year and only 14 people had completed before...
Becoming An IFMGA Guide
Mike Arnold: The Road to Becoming an IFMGA Guide By: Tess Weaver Strokes Of the 111 AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guides, 28-year-old Carbondale resident Mike Arnold is among the youngest. Arnold grew...
Friends Hut
By: Ted Mahon "I have a simple rule regarding hut trips, always go" The text came in and was brief, “Friends Hut Friday evening?” My calendar was pretty full...
Opa's Hut: View From The Throne
Basking in backcountry beauty at Opa’s Hut. Words and Images By: Ian Fohrman Doing your business in the backcountry can be serious business. Often times, on mountaineering missions, pre-dawn alpine...
Pen To Paper: The Strafe Design Process
By: Tess Weaver Strokes Images: Kate Holstein This fall, Strafe Outerwear launches its brand-new Recon Pant and Jacket, marking the company’s foray into four-season apparel. The versatile kit was designed...
Inside Pete Gaston's Spring Ski Touring Pack
Efficient backcountry skiing begins with mindful packing. By: Tess Weaver Strokes Pete, deep in the Elks. Photo by Ian Fohrman Pete in Telluride. Photo by Fred Marmstater Strafe co-founder Pete...
How To: Keep Your Feet Happy In Ski Touring Boots
How To: Keep Your Feet Happy In Ski Touring Boots By: Tess Weaver When skiers complain about gear, ski boots usually take the brunt of the criticism. Not only are...
The John Gaston Interview
Power of 4 and SkiMo Training By: Tess Weaver Strokes John Gaston. Photo by Kate Holstein Strafe Outerwear co-founder John Gaston is the fastest ski mountaineering racer in the country....