Preparations continue here for our Wyoming wilderness adventure. Much of the gear we’re using translates to backcountry skiing, especially our sleeping bags. I just got another Marmot Fusion sleeping bag. As no gear in the Dawson household shall remain unmodified,…
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They say it is. Many of us like to fix things; mod things; tweak things. I like it when a pack breaks in the wilderness and we sew it back together with fishing line. I like it when my Jeep…
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For years, we’ve used epoxy for the screws when mounting ski bindings — telemark and AT randonnee. Doing so yields a trouble free mount that never loosens, has better pull-out strength, and is totally sealed against moisture.
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Garmont AT boot modifications for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering
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It’s no secret that the red “volcano” heel lifter on the 2005/2006 model Dynafit Comfort backcountry skiing binding occasionally breaks, and is a bit low for some hard-core skinners.
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Gear tips for skiing Colorado’s Fourteeners, and general ski touring information for backcountry fun and adventure.
Our motto: Nothing shall remain unmodified!
