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Stammberger was an imposing man with a weight lifter’s physique, thick Germanic accent, and the poise of a rugged individualist. He’d immigrated to the U.S. from Germany

Bill Briggs biography: a ski mountaineering pioneer who made first ski descent of Grand Teton as well as traverses and history first ascents.

Ski touring and backcountry news roundup for summer 2021 covering land use at ski resorts, Olympic skimo, resort uphill pricetags and more.

Part I of the Adventure From Home Series in the Elk Mountains, learning ski history, seasonal snowpack and using mapping routes on Pyramid and Hayden peaks.

Backcountry skiing Christmas poem, Night Before X-mas in backcountry verse.

In the latest Ski Touring News Roundup, Lou reflects on Jake Burton’s snow sports legacy, dreams of Skimo races, contemplates skiing health benefits, more.

My 5 favorite ski mountaineering lines in Colorado, I put together this list as I leave for Alaska, from one backcountry to another.

Book review of ‘The God of Skiing’ by Peter Kray, excellent retrospective with a twist of skiing fiction and mountaineering fantasy.

Audi Power of Four ski mountaineering race 2015, held along with Aspen Uphill Festival, report and opinion by Lou Dawson.

Bill Briggs biography, ski mountaineering pioneer who made first ski descent of Grand Teton as well as traverses and history first ascents.

Legend of Aahhh’s film review, documentary covers the history of ski films, Blizzard of Aahhh’s and more.

Avalanche accident and survival on Hayden peak by backcountry skiers who got caught in slide and self rescued.

Spring ski touring in Colorado can be some of the best in the world, due to altitude and access, here are some ideas and tips to make it happen for you.