Overall, the Crows Meta is an affordable and well-rounded all-mountain ski pole. Long-grip ski poles are all the rage for backcountry skiing and resort riding. The Black Crows Duos Freebird ($195 ...

carbon and graphite for ski edges and poles. This disconnect was all too apparent for Oakley White-Allen and Tanner Rosenthal. The two industry alums met four years ago rippin’ around Snowbird—both ...