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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.

  • The Meeting Film Festival – Aspen (October 3, 2008)

  • Dynafit FT12 Undressed — Honey, You Look Marvelous (October 2, 2008)

  • Après Ski Shoes (September 26, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing Q and A — Lou Landers Returns (September 25, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (September 24, 2008)

  • Dynafit Manaslu Binding Inserts (September 23, 2008)

  • Mount Baker Hiking (September 22, 2008)

  • Ski Journal – Bellingham (September 21, 2008)

  • Bellingham Looking Good (September 19, 2008)

  • Tag Those Peaks (September 18, 2008)

  • Bellingham Road Trip (September 17, 2008)

  • We Get Magazines (September 16, 2008)

  • Definition of Backcountry Skiing, Slackcountry, Sidecountry and Off Piste (September 15, 2008)

  • Ski Mug History Contest — We Have a Winner (September 12, 2008)

  • New Design Up — Now debugging live (September 11, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Thursday ()

  • Hand Cut – The Movie — Are We Predestined to Ski? (September 8, 2008)

  • Friday Ski History Contest — Win a Backpack from Backcountry Access (September 5, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing’s Ann Landers – Ask Lou? (September 2, 2008)

  • Wyoming Cruiser Bike — Fully Licensed and Not Insured (September 1, 2008)

  • Friday Ski History Contest — Name that Mug (we have a winner) (August 29, 2008)

  • WildSnow HQ Featured in National Geographic Mag (August 28, 2008)

  • WildSnow Logo Gear (August 27, 2008)

  • Fill The Space in Louie’s Repair/FA Kit (August 25, 2008)

  • WildSnow Website Performance — Tips (August 22, 2008)

  • Friday History Mug Contest ()

  • Latest on the Website Traffic Jam — Nothing Heinous (August 21, 2008)

  • Skiing Magazine Powers Up (August 20, 2008)

  • Unusual Hits from Lockheed Martin — Love or Cyber Warfare? (August 19, 2008)

  • Lou Unpacked — What’s in my emergency-repair-first-aid kit? ()

  • Coffee and Gasoline – Outdoor Retailer Part 4 (August 18, 2008)

  • Friday Mug Contest — Heroes Of Backcountry Skiing (August 15, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup — Summer Ski Touring and Fires (August 14, 2008)

  • Garmont Radium Backcountry Skiing Boots – OR Part 3 (August 13, 2008)

  • B&D Ski Gear Tricks – OR Part 2 (August 12, 2008)

  • OR Show Gear Highlights – Part One (August 11, 2008)

  • Friday Ski Mug History Contest, Sisters, Oregon (August 8, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup — 8,000 Meters and Hunter Orange (August 7, 2008)

  • Voodoo Conversion (August 6, 2008)

  • Building Foundations, Beater 4x4s and Julie Andrews (August 5, 2008)

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