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      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
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      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • 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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      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
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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.

  • Congratulations Jarrett Lutrell, first person to snowboard all Fourteeners (May 17, 2010)

  • Congratulations Christy Sauer Mahon – First Woman to Ski Colorado Fourteeners (May 16, 2010)

  • Alaska Road Trip – Day 2 ()

  • Alaska Road Trip – Day 1 (May 15, 2010)

  • Mod Your 1st Gen SPOT — Avoid Embarrassment (May 13, 2010)

  • Schralp It, but Add a Pinch of Humble Pie ()

  • Black Diamond Equipment to Go Public and Merge Gregory Mountain Products (May 10, 2010)

  • Colorado Redemption — May Storms Bring the Goods ()

  • Garmont Made Tech Inserts — The Story Continues (May 6, 2010)

  • On Selling Photos, Disabilities (May 4, 2010)

  • Over the Top — 5 Point Film Festival 2010 (May 3, 2010)

  • PR — Garmont Introduces Proprietary Tech Inserts (April 30, 2010)

  • Hometown PR — 5 Points Film Festival Starts Today (April 29, 2010)

  • “Tech” Inserts Press Release from Dynafit (April 28, 2010)

  • PSA — Salomon’s Announcement re Weak Tech Fittings in Quest Boots (April 23, 2010)

  • Dissecting the Salomon Quest Ski Boot Tech Fittings (April 22, 2010)

  • The Science of Pulkology — Gear Sleds and CiloGear Packs ()

  • News from Pearl Basin — Mini Golf and Illegal Sledders (April 21, 2010)

  • Guess That Colorado Pastry (April 20, 2010)

  • Buff Headgear is Terrific for Backcountry Skiing (April 19, 2010)

  • Does Salomon Quest AT Boot Have a Tech Fitting Installation/Design Defect? (April 18, 2010)

  • 5 Point Film Festival — New Trailer and Starts Soon (April 15, 2010)

  • Colorado Hostage Land Deals (April 14, 2010)

  • Sunlight Resort – Upskiing Solution (April 13, 2010)

  • WildSnow Tech – Onyx and Dynafit Jaw Pressure (April 9, 2010)

  • Manufacture the 10 Ounce Ski — Got 1.2 Million Dollars? (April 7, 2010)

  • Oh, That Denali Repair Kit (April 5, 2010)

  • Denali Training — Satphone Bloggin’ (April 3, 2010)

  • Welcome Voile — New WildSnow.com Sponsor (March 30, 2010)

  • WildSnow Dynafit Lab — Homework Handed In (March 29, 2010)

  • BCA Avalanche Experience Survey ()

  • North American Ski Mountaineering Championships – Video (March 23, 2010)

  • Boot Gloves for Denali? (March 22, 2010)

  • Avalanches in the News — Colorado and Revelstoke (March 19, 2010)

  • Onyx Final Production Binding — Parts One and Two (Pre-Release prevention, Brakes, More) (March 18, 2010)

  • Today, Fisher Towers, Utah (March 14, 2010)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (March 12, 2010)

  • Stove Boards 101, or 102? (March 10, 2010)

  • Breckenridge Ascent Series Evening Rando Races (March 8, 2010)

  • Avalanche Beacons on Dogs? ()

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