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– The Backcountry Ski Site

  • Avalanches
  • Gear Reviews
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    • Denali McKinley
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  • Stories
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      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
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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
    • History
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      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
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  • Field Treatment for Climbing Skin Failure

    by Rob Coppolillo March 11, 2021
    by Rob Coppolillo March 11, 2021

    Reviving climbing skins in the field. Basic prevention to dealing with a full climbing skin failure. Tips to keep your backcountry ski tour going.

  • Food for Thought: On Slopes Above 25 Degrees, THINK

    by Mike Marolt February 22, 2021
    by Mike Marolt February 22, 2021

    Beyond the halls of formal avalanche education, the most simple way to avoid getting ‘lanched is to pay attention to slope angles.

  • An Education on the Ephemeral Glide — Bases, Wax and DPS Phantom

    by Slator Aplin February 4, 2021
    by Slator Aplin February 4, 2021

    Review of DPS Phantom Waxless Treatment and overview of what makes skis and ski bases glide better on snow.

  • The Five Pillars of Skintrack Wisdom

    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020
    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020

    Five tips for skin track success when ski touring safely in the backcountry. Craft an efficient skin track to avoid avalanche terrain and danger.

  • Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why

    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020

    Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.

  • 10 Essential Mistakes for the Backcountry Ski Touring Beginner

    by Aaron Mattix December 2, 2020
    by Aaron Mattix December 2, 2020

    Tips, recommendations and mistakes of the backcountry ski touring beginner.

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