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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.

  • Dynafit ZZeus Boot Fit & Performance (December 4, 2008)

  • WildSnow Reader’s Rides – John’s Dynafit Race Setup (December 3, 2008)

  • What’s Your Road for Backcountry Skiing Excellence? ()

  • 08/09 Dynafit ZZero 4 CTF Unboxed (December 1, 2008)

  • WildSnow Blogistening — Ann Perlmutter (November 30, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (November 28, 2008)

  • Giving Thanks (November 27, 2008)

  • WildSnow T-Shirts for Christmas (November 25, 2008)

  • We’ve Gone Insane — Ski Boot Casting (November 24, 2008)

  • Would Trevor Do It? Book Review – Edge of Never (November 21, 2008)

  • K2 to Rework Entire AT Tele Ski Line — Renames Brand (November 19, 2008)

  • Comparo — BD Method and Factor Ski Boots (November 18, 2008)

  • Confessions of the World’s Worst Elk Hunter (November 17, 2008)

  • Feedback on WildSnow Reliability (November 13, 2008)

  • Reader’s Rides — Dave’s Dynafit FT12 Mount (November 11, 2008)

  • Take the Avy Survey (November 10, 2008)

  • Fritschi Diamir Titanal* & Freeride (Free Ride) Brake “Ski Stopper” Install (November 8, 2008)

  • Avalanche Hotline Info for Backcountry Skiing ()

  • Reader’s Rides — Matt’s Dynafit FT12 Setup (November 7, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (November 6, 2008)

  • Snowmobile Wheel Kit (November 5, 2008)

  • Congratulations Obama & Biden ()

  • Bollinger’s Dynafit Leash System (November 4, 2008)

  • The Unbearable Lightness of Skiing (November 3, 2008)

  • Avalanches Melt When Scary Skier Glances Their Way (October 31, 2008)

  • A Conversation With Bill Briggs (October 30, 2008)

  • Book It Danno — Hacksaw’s New Tome ()

  • A Few Small Improvements for WildSnow (October 28, 2008)

  • 10th Mountain Huts Online Store Now Open ()

  • Winter Wildlands Grassroots Advocacy Conference (October 27, 2008)

  • Black Diamond Method Boots – Production Version Unboxed (October 23, 2008)

  • Congratulations Bill Briggs! U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame! (October 22, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup ()

  • Colorado Ski Snowboard Hall of Fame Gala – 2008 — Knox Williams (October 20, 2008)

  • WildSnow Tech FAQ — Dynafit Manaslu Mounting (October 17, 2008)

  • Montezuma Basin — First 2008/2009 TR (October 16, 2008)

  • Dynafit Safety Leash — Thong Style (October 14, 2008)

  • Goin’ Mobile — Virginia and WildSnow Geek Stuff (October 13, 2008)

  • Ski Movie Review – Matchstick – Claim (October 7, 2008)

  • The Meeting Film Festival – Aspen – Report 1 (October 6, 2008)

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