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  • Avalanches
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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
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  • Site Visit — Sheep Creek Avalanche near Loveland Pass

    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013

    Site visit and evaluation of deadly Sheep Creek avalanche near Loveland Pass, Colorado that killed 5 backcountry skiers snowboarders.

  • Colorado Avalanche Center Publishes Sheep Creek Loveland Report — Annotated Excerpt

    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013

    Annotated summary of Colorado Avalanche Center report on Loveland Pass area Sheep Creek Avalanche.

  • Sheep Creek Avalanche near Loveland Pass, Five Dead in Colorado

    by Lou Dawson April 22, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 22, 2013

    Avalanche near Loveland Pass, Colorado kills 5 backcountry skiers and snowboarders, analysis and opinion.

  • Sheep Creek Avalanche — Press Release from First Responder Mike Bennett

    by Guest Blogger April 22, 2013
    by Guest Blogger April 22, 2013

    First responder Mike Bennett account of Sheep Creek avalanche that killed 5 people near Loveland Pass, Colorado.

  • Encore: Wisdom for the Hills — John Evans and Peter Lev

    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2013

    Mountaineering safety judgement for backcountry skiing and climbing.

  • The Memory — Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013

    Surviving an avalanche, looking back on lessons learned by a backcountry skier mountaineer.

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