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      • 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
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      • 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

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.

  • Polartec Softshell Fabric Tech — “Powershield Pro” may be a leap forward (January 5, 2010)

  • WildSnow Reader’s Rides — Michael and Julie (January 4, 2010)

  • Happy New Year — Top 20 Most Commented Posts (January 1, 2010)

  • Comparo — 09/10 Dynafit ST with Previous ST Binding (December 29, 2009)

  • Christmas Hut — Shapes and Shadows (December 28, 2009)

  • Merry Christmas from the Wildsnow.com backcountry skiing clan! (December 24, 2009)

  • Updated: Mount St. Elias — Ski Descents, Red Bull film (December 21, 2009)

  • The Lost & Found Christmas Tree ()

  • Bad Newspaper Reporting About Colorado Avalanche ()

  • Winter Survival Lessons for Ski Mountaineering (December 18, 2009)

  • Yamaha Nytro Snowmobile Oil Change (December 15, 2009)

  • Expansion of Crested Butte Ski Area Nixed (December 11, 2009)

  • Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody – Review (December 9, 2009)

  • Book Review – The Third Man Factor (December 8, 2009)

  • Snow Camping 101 — Denali Training (December 7, 2009)

  • Exploring the Coast Mountains On Skis — New Edition (December 4, 2009)

  • Let It Begin (December 3, 2009)

  • NEOS Overshoes — Why Didn’t I Start Using These 10 Years Ago? (December 2, 2009)

  • AT Boot Lacer — and Anti Blister List (December 1, 2009)

  • Prevent Damage to Boot — Improper Use of Tech Bindings (November 27, 2009)

  • Happy Thanksgiving! (November 26, 2009)

  • Fitting Ski Boots For Denali — Today, ZZero (November 25, 2009)

  • Marker F10, F12, Duke & Baron Mounting Template (November 24, 2009)

  • Papa Got Some New Glass (November 22, 2009)

  • WildSnow Mobile HQ — Eagle Cap 711 Pickup Camper (November 19, 2009)

  • Scarpa Skookum — State of Art Tongue Boot (November 18, 2009)

  • Blogomania (November 17, 2009)

  • Colorado Weather & Friday Grab Bag (November 13, 2009)

  • What’s Better — New Ski Journal Mag, or New Wheels? (November 12, 2009)

  • A Day of Rememberence (November 11, 2009)

  • The Ultimate Trailhead Approach Vehicle? (November 10, 2009)

  • Naxo Binding Torque Plate Mod Adds Stability (November 9, 2009)

  • Backcountry Bomb Is… The Bomb ()

  • Ok, On the Subject of Workouts — Check this Out! (November 6, 2009)

  • That Was Then — This Is Now — Farewell Klein #90 ()

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (November 5, 2009)

  • Comparo – K2 Baker SL and Wayback – Backcountry Skis (November 4, 2009)

  • Lou’s Backcountry Skiing Starter Quiver 09/10 (November 3, 2009)

  • Colorado’s October Season of Avalanches (November 2, 2009)

  • WildSnow Reader’s Rides — Big Al’s Manaslus ()

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