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      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
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      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
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      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
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      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
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      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
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  • Walking the Tightrope with Bruno and Edge — Avalanche Safety at BCA

    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017
    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017

    Interview with Bruce Edgerly and Bruno McGowan of Backcountry Access, discussing avalanche safety products for skiers and snowmobilers.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Touring Binding Quiver — 2018

    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017

    Review of ski touring binding options for 2017-2018 top choices for the ultimate quiver, from freeride to lightweight.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup September 2017

    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2017

    Backcountry ski touring news, September 2017 covering boots, rehab and Lindsey racing with the men, also the moving hut on Mount Cook.

  • Dynafit Ski Touring Boot Inserts — Part 3 — Manufacturing

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow September 27, 2017
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow September 27, 2017

    Manufacturing Dynafit tech inserts for ski touring boots, details of lost wax casting with liquid steel, interesting photos and technical information.

  • Do it Yourself: Mount your Dynafit TLT, Comfort, Vertical, Radical, Speed and Rotation Bindings

    by Lou Dawson September 26, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 26, 2017

    DIY mounting installation of tech skiing bindings such as Dynafit Radical, TLT, Speed and others, paper template jig included in this how to article and blog post.

  • Dynafit Binding Comparison — Rotation and Radical 2.0

    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2017

    Technical comparison of Dynafit Rotation and Radical 2 ski touring bindings, including teardown, weights and detailed discussion of features.

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