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      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • 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
    • History
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      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • 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.

  • Working the Photo Library (August 19, 2009)

  • Sleeping With Exped — First Look at their Mats (August 18, 2009)

  • The Mystery of the (tag) Cloud of Unknowing (August 17, 2009)

  • Silvretta Saas Fee Cable Binding for Ski Touring — 1960s (August 12, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup – Thunderbolt, Roadless, More ()

  • Let the Movie Trailers Commence — Today, Sweetgrass (August 10, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skier’s Code Of Optional Conduct (humor) (August 7, 2009)

  • Ten Tips for Randonnee AT Backcountry Skiing Newbies (August 4, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skiing News — Avalanches, Starvation, Spot and Blogs (August 3, 2009)

  • Yamaha Nytro Tow Bumper for Backcountry Skiing (July 31, 2009)

  • Food Time in the Rockies — WildSnow Baked Muesli (July 28, 2009)

  • How To Dynafit — WildSnow Video (July 27, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup ()

  • OR Show — Day 3 Highlights (July 24, 2009)

  • OR Show — Day 2 Highlights (July 23, 2009)

  • OR Show – Day One Highlights (July 22, 2009)

  • Old News – New News – Carbon News (July 21, 2009)

  • In Avalanche – Avoiding Unsuitable Positions of the Cervical Spine (July 18, 2009)

  • Friended By Feathers — Volant Jacket by Feathered Friends (July 17, 2009)

  • A Few Hours with Rob Hunker (July 16, 2009)

  • Progress With Google Maps (July 15, 2009)

  • The Torture of Beacon Reviews (July 14, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup — Land Use and Grant Gunderson (July 13, 2009)

  • Blackmail Shot to end all Blackmail Shots? Lou Takes the Heat – caption the photo! (July 10, 2009)

  • Black Diamond Total Website Redesign! (July 8, 2009)

  • Bird’s Eye View of the Southwestern Snirt ()

  • Pain of the Cross Train (July 7, 2009)

  • Report from Down Under (July 6, 2009)

  • Happy 4th of July Weekend! (July 3, 2009)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (July 2, 2009)

  • Tooltime At WildSnow Hq — Every Good Sawzall Has Its Day (June 30, 2009)

  • Louie’s New Zealand Getready (June 29, 2009)

  • Late 1960s Antique Ski Binding – Geze Touring Adapter (June 24, 2009)

  • Congratulations Tony and Lauren on the New Ripper (June 16, 2009)

  • G3 Announces Cost of Onyx Swap Plates (June 15, 2009)

  • K2 College Guy Attractant System (non organic variety) ()

  • Louie, Jordan and the Boys are on Rainier (June 12, 2009)

  • The State of our Forests ()

  • Quick Visit to Germany — They Copied Vail! (June 11, 2009)

  • The Mountain – She is Calling (June 8, 2009)

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