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  • A Guide’s Take on First Aid and Repair Kits

    by Sarah Carpenter October 22, 2019
    by Sarah Carpenter October 22, 2019

    Gear and people repair kits for backcountry ski touring.

  • Ski Boot Cuff Emergency Pivot Repair Kit

    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2018
    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2018

    Sometimes ski touring boot cuff rivets pop, skiing without is difficult, here is what you need in your repair kit for do it yourself DIY.

  • Re-thinking My Backcountry First Aid Kit and Repair Kit

    by Louie Dawson August 21, 2017
    by Louie Dawson August 21, 2017

    Thinking through the ski touring repair kit and first aid items, how to reduce weight and carry things like splints and CPR items, as well as fix broken ski bindings.

  • Be Prepared: Dynafit TLT5 Buckle Repair Kit

    by Jonathan Shefftz April 8, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz April 8, 2011

    Repair TLT5 blown cuff rivets, for backcountry skiing or ski mountaineering.

  • Oh, That Denali Repair Kit

    by Lou Dawson April 5, 2010
    by Lou Dawson April 5, 2010

    Repair Kit for Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering Alaskan Expedition

  • Fill The Space in Louie’s Repair/FA Kit

    by Lou Dawson August 25, 2008
    by Lou Dawson August 25, 2008

    I convinced the young turk to share the lighter weight version of his emergency/repair kit (he has a bigger one for longer more remote trips). Problem is, after packing in the titanium mini cooking pot he likes, we can still…

  • Lou Unpacked — What’s in my emergency-repair-first-aid kit?

    by Lou Dawson August 19, 2008
    by Lou Dawson August 19, 2008

    A first aid / repair kit for minimalists, used for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

  • Tweakitup – Is it a Guy Thing? Space Shuttle Repairs Get Me Thinking

    by Lou Dawson August 3, 2005
    by Lou Dawson August 3, 2005

    They say it is. Many of us like to fix things; mod things; tweak things. I like it when a pack breaks in the wilderness and we sew it back together with fishing line. I like it when my Jeep…

  • La Sportiva Syborg Boot Cuff/Zipper Field Repair

    by Guest Blogger April 4, 2018
    by Guest Blogger April 4, 2018

    DIY repair for the zippered gaiter of La Sportiva Cyborg ski touring/racing boot.

  • Niterider Headlamp for Night Skiing — Repair and Modify

    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2018
    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2018

    Modifying and repairing Niterider (night rider) headlamp with an aftermarket LiPo battery and other improvements DIY.

  • Rescue Skills and Kit for Backcountry Ski Touring

    by Sarah Carpenter November 25, 2015
    by Sarah Carpenter November 25, 2015

    Rescue how to skills for backcountry ski touring, you can shorten the learning curve by planning and practice.

  • #SkiTheBig3 — Retrospective

    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014

    Retrospective thoughts on backcountry skiing Alaska’s 3 big peaks, Denali, Hunter and Foraker, all during one expedition.

  • Snowboarder’s Gear List — #SkiTheBig3 Alaska

    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014

    Backcountry gear list for snowboarder Aaron Diamond, SkiTheBig3 Alaska expedition climbed Denali, Hunter and Foraker all in one trip, equipment was key.

  • #SkiTheBig3 — Updated — FORAKER IS SKIED !!!!

    by Guest Blogger May 20, 2014
    by Guest Blogger May 20, 2014

    Ski The Big 3, successful climbs and ski descents of Mount Hunter and Mount Foraker, Alaskan ski mountaineering expedition will go for Denali next, blogging from the glacier Kahiltna.

  • Duct Tape for Backcountry Skiing Gear Repairs — Essential

    by Lou Dawson March 30, 2011
    by Lou Dawson March 30, 2011

    Duct tape tips for ski touring and mountaineering gear repairs and more, and essential item for your skiing repair kit.

  • Denali: First Aid Kit

    by Caleb Wray May 30, 2010
    by Caleb Wray May 30, 2010

    Denali/McKinley Mountaineering Expedition Medical First Aid Kit, ski and climb.

  • The Ortovox Tour 40 Pack: A Lightweight, High-Volume E-Airbag for Big Days

    by Drew Zieff January 17, 2025
    by Drew Zieff January 17, 2025

    For backcountry skiers and splitboarders looking for a higher-volume, low-weight electronic airbag, Ortovox’s AVABAG Litric Tour 40 is one of only a few options. The pack utilizes the LiTRIC system, a lightweight electronic airbag system co-developed by Ortovox and Arc’teryx…

  • Beyond the Basics: Packing For Your 1st or 51st Hut Trip

    by Sean Snyder January 15, 2025
    by Sean Snyder January 15, 2025

    You already have the essentials covered. Beacon, shovel, probe, first aid kit, and so on. Maybe you’ve been on multi-day hut trips, or perhaps this is your first time packing for one. This article isn’t intended to explain the basics…

  • Wolverine Split Sticks: A Terrific Telescopic Pole For The Hard-Charging Splitboarder

    by Drew Zieff January 2, 2025
    by Drew Zieff January 2, 2025

    A splitboarder tired of breaking his poles gives his first impressions of Wolverine Snow Products’  three-piece Split Sticks. Woe is the splitboarder. We’re less efficient backcountry travelers than our two-planking brethren, and, it seems to me, more prone to equipment…

  • BCA Float E2 35 Long-Term Review: Durable E-Airbag for Travel, Daily Driver

    by Drew Zieff November 25, 2024
    by Drew Zieff November 25, 2024

    BCA Float E2 35 Review: A Durable, Reliable, And Fully Featured Sender Electronic airbag packs are expensive, but they’re much easier to travel with than compressed air systems, plus they allow for test firing and multiple deployments off a single…

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