I’m here to testify. She is in the Alps, “testing” gear and receiving requisite rest which to an American feels unusual — but when in EU, do as the Euers (is that a word?) do.
I'm a firm believer in doing what the locals do. In this case, plenty of fill flash and imitating Lou's style of hydration.
Ultimate in lounging cred. The cheapo plastic chair with the deluxe sheepskin cover. Show me this in Aspen, and I'll show you a PETA activist with a spray can.
WildSnow.com publisher emeritus and founder Lou (Louis Dawson) has a 50+ years career in climbing, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. He was the first person in history to ski down all 54 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks, has authored numerous books about about backcountry skiing, and has skied from the summit of Denali in Alaska, North America’s highest mountain.
