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  • Avalanches
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    • Denali McKinley
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      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
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      • 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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  • Rogers Pass North Guidebook — Part 2, KML and Google Earth

    by Lee Lau February 20, 2014
    by Lee Lau February 20, 2014

    Doug Sproul’s guidebook for Rogers Pass delivered in a KML file, integrated and layered in Google Earth.

  • Rogers Pass North Guidebook — Part 1

    by Lee Lau February 19, 2014
    by Lee Lau February 19, 2014

    Backcountry skier, Lee Lau, reviews Doug Sproul’s new guidebook, Rogers Pass North.

  • Alpine Allure of Icefall Lodge, British Columbia

    by Lee Lau November 4, 2013
    by Lee Lau November 4, 2013

    Icefall backountry hut in British Columbia, ski touring on Diamond Glacier.

  • Whitecap Alpine Lodge, South Chilcotin Mountains, BC

    by Lee Lau October 9, 2013
    by Lee Lau October 9, 2013

    Fabulous backcountry skiing touring at Whitecap Alpine Lodge in South Chilcoten Mountains of British Columbia.

  • G3 Spitfire Ski, meet Maestrale RS Boot

    by Lee Lau May 4, 2012
    by Lee Lau May 4, 2012

    Maestrale RS backcountry skiing boot and G3 Spitfire skis, reviewed in real conditions by a real skier using real muscles uphill and down.

  • Sorcerer Lodge – Selkirks Snow

    by Lee Lau April 3, 2012
    by Lee Lau April 3, 2012

    Trip report from Sorcerer Lodge backcountry skiing, Selkirk Mountains in Canada.

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Lee is an active backcountry skier who hails from Canada.

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