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– The Backcountry Ski Site

  • Avalanches
  • Gear Reviews
    • Ski Reviews
    • Boot Reviews
    • Binding Reviews
    • Snowboard Splitboard
    • Book Reviews
    • Avalanche Beacon Reviews
    • Airbag Backpacks
    • Backcountry Electronics
    • Misc Gear Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Ski Touring Basics
    • Boot Fitting
    • Fitness & Health
    • Gear Mods
  • Trip Reports
    • Fourteeners
    • Huts – Cabins – Lodges
    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
    • History
    • Humor
    • Land Use Issues
    • Evergreen Ski Touring
    • Poetry
  • Resources
    • All Posts Listed
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    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
    • Archives of WildSnow.com
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    • Ski Touring Bindings
      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • 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
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      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
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  • Eldorado Peak Ski

    by Louie Dawson December 19, 2011
    by Louie Dawson December 19, 2011

    Backcountry skiing on Eldorado Peak, trip report about ski mountaineering in the PNW.

  • Winchester Lookout – PNW Trip Report

    by Louie Dawson December 7, 2011
    by Louie Dawson December 7, 2011

    Trip report for backcountry skiing at Winchester Lookout, Washington.

  • Ruth Mountain Summit Bivvy – Photos

    by Louie Dawson November 1, 2011
    by Louie Dawson November 1, 2011

    Photographs from the summit of Ruth Mountain, Washington, during backcountry skiing trip.

  • Mount Baker Early Season Turns & Hummel Pics

    by Louie Dawson September 27, 2011
    by Louie Dawson September 27, 2011

    Early season backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering on Mount Baker, Washington state outdoor recreation.

  • Yak Peak – Canada Rock Climbing Trip Report

    by Louie Dawson August 30, 2011
    by Louie Dawson August 30, 2011

    Rock climbing on Yak Peak, British Columbia, a trip report from a skier.

  • Scarpa Maestrale – Long Term Report

    by Louie Dawson August 4, 2011
    by Louie Dawson August 4, 2011

    Maestrale, Scarpa backcountry skiing boot long-term report covers durability and performance for ski mountaineering.

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