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  • Avalanches
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    • Airbag Backpacks
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    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
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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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  • WildSnow Weekend – Colorado Snowpack 2014/2015 ?

    by Lisa Dawson October 5, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson October 5, 2014

    Colorado Snow Avalanche Workshop and recap of WildSnow posts for the week of 9/29-10/3/2014

  • Andreas Fransson and JP Auclair Dead in Chile Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2014

    Andreas Fransson and JP Auclair Dead in Chile Avalanche

  • Shisha Pangma Avalanche Takes Dynafit Athletes Zambaldi & Haag

    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2014

    Shisha Pangma Avalanche Takes Dynafit Athletes Zambaldi & Haag, Double8 sought to speed climb and ski 8,000 meter peaks.

  • Avatech Electronic Snow Profile Sensor & Data Network

    by Lou Dawson September 16, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 16, 2014

    Avatech SP1 snow density probe and smartphone app record snow data for safer ski touring and backcountry.

  • Avalanche Safety Quiz

    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2014

    Avalanche risk self evaluation quiz is as a teaching tool then anything else, but also for fun. The idea is to stimulate thought and improvements in how we go about staying alive in avalanche country.

  • BCA Tracker 3 Avalanche Beacon – Review

    by Lou Dawson June 17, 2014
    by Lou Dawson June 17, 2014

    Review of Backcountry Access BCA Tracker 3 avalanche rescue transceiver beacon, 2014.

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