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      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
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Lou Dawson

Lou Dawson
Lou Dawson

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.

  • B&D Ultimate Cuff Pivot –Ultra Light (UCP-UL) (February 21, 2014)

  • Scott Cosmos II — Gets Me Thinking (February 18, 2014)

  • 30 Years of Dynafit – Lou’s Story (February 13, 2014)

  • 30 Years of Dynafit Tech Bindings — Book Review (February 12, 2014)

  • Dirndl Fantasy on the Rotenspitze — SudTirol Backcountry Skiing (February 7, 2014)

  • Gee It’s Good To Be Back Home Again (February 6, 2014)

  • A Bit of Friends Hut History – Colorado (February 5, 2014)

  • Fritschi Vipec Adjustable Toe Pin – Details (January 31, 2014)

  • DPS Manifests at Munich Airport (January 30, 2014)

  • UBAK Airbag System Adds to the Mix (January 29, 2014)

  • Why Ski Trab Made a Big Binding (January 28, 2014)

  • WildSnow ISPO Awards (January 27, 2014)

  • Alien 2.0 — Carbon Ski Boot Builds on Scarpa Alien 0 and 1.0 (January 22, 2014)

  • Trab TR2 Backcountry Skiing Binding – Ready for Prime Time (January 21, 2014)

  • Scarpa F1 Evo Ski Boot — Revolution or Evolution? (January 20, 2014)

  • St. Anton am Arlberg in a Bottle — 2000 Chateau Chevel Blanc (January 19, 2014)

  • Lightweight Winner 30 liter Avalanche Airbag Backpack from Scott (January 15, 2014)

  • Fritschi Vipec Factory Tourism ()

  • New Dynafit Gear for 2014/15 Continues Trends (January 10, 2014)

  • Fritschi Visit — Vipec 2014 (January 9, 2014)

  • ION G3 Tech (Pintech) Binding 2014 — First Look Review (January 6, 2014)

  • EU Tour 1 – In View of Pflerscher Tribulaun (January 4, 2014)

  • Travelin’ The EU — Munich is Conquered — On to the Alps (January 2, 2014)

  • Lou’s Crystal Ball Predictions for 2014 and Onward (January 1, 2014)

  • Getting Ready for Europe — Look What Dropped In! (December 27, 2013)

  • Dynafit Radical 4.25? Heel Spring Shock Absorber (December 26, 2013)

  • Happy 9th Blogaversary WildSnow.com !!!!!!!!!! (December 21, 2013)

  • Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas (December 18, 2013)

  • K2 Ski Boots Will Only Be Sold in Physical Stores ()

  • Looking for Christmas Gifts? Gadget Cases from E-Case (December 13, 2013)

  • Ellusive Plum Ski Binding Brake Visits WildSnow HQ (December 10, 2013)

  • Outdoor Research Enchainment Softshell – Review (December 9, 2013)

  • Thin Gore-Tex Gloves — Rare as Hen Teeth? (December 6, 2013)

  • Asulkan Ruminations — Hut Review (December 5, 2013)

  • Asulkan Hut Powder Skiing (December 1, 2013)

  • Rogers Pass (or somewhere) Here We Come! (November 26, 2013)

  • Wirelan for Winterland (November 25, 2013)

  • La Sportiva Spectre Part 2 — The Review (November 21, 2013)

  • WildSnow Website Behavior — Email, Comment Notification, Caching, Etc. (November 20, 2013)

  • Ultimate Cuff Pivot TLT 5/6 — B&D Ski Gear (November 19, 2013)

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