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    • Ski Touring Bindings
      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
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      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
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      • 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
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      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
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Author

Bob Perlmutter

Bob Perlmutter
Bob Perlmutter

Bob Perlmutter and his wife Sue live in Aspen where Bob manages Aspen Mountain Powder Tours, a snowcat skiing operation. Bob has sought adventure skiing over the past thirty years, in the nearby Elk Mountains as well as numerous locales around the world. Presently, he is reeling it in close to home to embark on his biggest adventure yet, fatherhood.

  • Antarctica Gear — Part 3 — DPS Cassiar 95 Tour 1 Skis (April 20, 2018)

  • Antarctica Gear — Part 2 — North Face and Strafe (April 12, 2018)

  • Antarctica Gear — Part 1 — Patagonia Descensionist Backpack (April 5, 2018)

  • Whales, Corn Skiing and More — Antarctica Trip Report (April 3, 2018)

  • Salomon 2017-2018 Touring Skis and Binding Review (June 7, 2017)

  • Dreamtime LT Powderworks — DPS Fantasy is Life (February 28, 2017)

  • Lange XT Freetour 110 Freeride Ski Touring Boot – Review (January 31, 2017)

  • DPS Wailer 106 and Zelda — A Quiet Show of Strength (April 6, 2016)

  • Black Diamond Helio 105 Ski — Quiver Arrow Of The Week (January 25, 2016)

  • Movement Response X-Series — Ski Review (September 4, 2015)

  • Dynastar Mythic — Ski Review (July 16, 2015)

  • G3 Synapse Carbon Ski Review (June 24, 2015)

  • Evolution Of A Skinner – Kids and Backcountry Skiing (May 11, 2015)

  • Atomic Backland Ski Touring Boots — Review (April 10, 2015)

  • DPS Tour1 — New Line of Tour Skis — Used and Reviewed (January 15, 2015)

  • Black Diamond Carbon Convert – The Review (April 15, 2014)

  • Trab Freedom Backcountry Ski – Quiver Arrow (May 16, 2013)

  • Maestrale RS – Perl Says “Best Boots Ever” (February 7, 2013)

  • DPS Wailer 112RP – WildSnow Quiver Arrow of the Week (November 9, 2011)

  • Dynafit ZZeus — Guest Review from Bob Perlmutter (June 5, 2009)

  • Garmont Axon 100,000 Mile Road Test (October 24, 2008)

  • Do Powder Guides do anything but Ski? Perlmutter reviews Megawatt, Dawson installs dishwasher. (February 15, 2008)

  • A Few Days of Garmont, Part 2 — Axon Multi-day Test (February 1, 2008)

    • Trip Reports

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        December 9, 2022

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        January 6, 2023
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