The "Unguided Missile" Dedicated to Improving Ski Touring Gear

The following article first appeared in POWDER's Fall 2024 print issue, 'Not Another Gear Guide'. Get a copy shipped directly to your home, or look for it on a newsstand near you.The Master and ApprenticeBy: Erme CatinoAs well known as Eric Hjorliefson is for his drifty turns and cat-like descents of pillow lines and steep alpine faces, he’s equally well known for his tinkering. From skis like the 4FRNT Renegade, to his eponymous Dynafit boot, Hoji has been altering the status quo in backc