Cross Country Skier 2026 Gear Guide hoodie KRONICLE ISSUE 3 | Winter

KRONICLE ISSUE 3 | Winter 2014

Sharp End Our editor-in-chief revisits a few of the many—but often-forgotten—climbing novels and short stories by nineteenth to twenty-first century women

he made the second ascent of Nevado Jangyaraju III in Peru

On Belay In 2018 Lor Sabourin set out to make the first free ascent of All Systems Go

we changed plans and brought the test to the people

Cross Country Skier 2026 Gear Guide hoodie KRONICLE ISSUE 3 | WinterFEATURES Page 44 2026 Gear Guide We returned to Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado, in March, where our local testers evaluated the top 2026 gear from leading manufacturers. This year, we reviewed nearly 70 products, categorizing them by beginner, intermediate, and expert levels, and included practical buying tips to bring to your local retailer. Page 78 An Arctic Lesson in Suffering Two weeks after the equinox, three skiers left Anaktuvuk Pass to haul