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      • 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
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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.

  • Using B&D Ski Crampons with Fritschi Explore Bindings (May 20, 2008)

  • Lynn Durr Peak – Ashcroft, Colorado ()

  • Independence Pass, Colorado — When Will it Open for Backcountry Skiing? (May 19, 2008)

  • Congratulations Frank Konsella — All 54 Skied! And check out this weekend’s tailgate skiing… ()

  • Ant’s in your Pants — Yule Creek, Colorado (May 17, 2008)

  • Chris Davenport Completes Quest to Ski Classic Peaks in the Alps (May 16, 2008)

  • 5Point Film Festival Announces Film Award Winners ()

  • Snow and Fourteener Skiers (May 15, 2008)

  • Skiing on the Scarpa Skookum Backcountry Boot – Guest Review (May 14, 2008)

  • 5Point Film Festival is a Wrap (May 12, 2008)

  • Ho Ho Ho — more pow to go… (May 10, 2008)

  • A Wee Bit O’ Pow (and gear) — Today, Colorado (May 9, 2008)

  • 5Point is a Go ()

  • 5Point Film Festival Begins Today — and Len Shoemaker, Take 2 (May 8, 2008)

  • Who is Len Shoemaker? (May 7, 2008)

  • Marble Famine is Over — Check out Woody’s Cook Shack (May 5, 2008)

  • Your Colorado Zone Too Crowded? Try Road 505 (May 1, 2008)

  • WildSnow News — College Pick — Capitol Peak Gets Skied (April 29, 2008)

  • Marble Daly – Another Elk Range Classic (April 28, 2008)

  • Tragedy on Mount Sopris – Lathrop Strang Dies in Ski Fall (April 26, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup (April 25, 2008)

  • A Truly Classic Line — The Cleaver, Elk Mountains, Colorado (April 23, 2008)

  • Sievers Mountain, Colorado – Summit Ski Descent (April 22, 2008)

  • Congratulations Ted Mahon — All 14ers Skied, Completed With Descent of Capitol Peak (April 21, 2008)

  • Three Big Days — Central Colorado ()

  • Pyramid Peak Landry Skiing Route View (April 19, 2008)

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup April 2008 (April 16, 2008)

  • They Watch From The Other Side (April 14, 2008)

  • Tacoma topper and rear bumper still for sale (April 11, 2008)

  • Death in the Mountains — At Work (April 9, 2008)

  • Back in Austria (April 4, 2008)

  • More Swiss Stoke (April 3, 2008)

  • Lou Goes Native ()

  • Kandersteg Whiteout -Another Day on the WildSnow EU Tour (April 2, 2008)

  • European Secret Gear Report — Uphill Wax (April 1, 2008)

  • WildSnow Sponsors — Garmont and the G3 Contest ()

  • Nothing New Under the Sun — Be it Cheese or Ski Bindings (March 31, 2008)

  • Are you having browser problems with WildSnow? (March 28, 2008)

  • Euro/US Turn Exchange Rate Has Never Been Better ()

  • Rosti Prep, then Fritschi Factory Visit (March 27, 2008)

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