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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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    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 31, 2023
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 31, 2023

    This article is sponsored by Ikon Pass. Learn more here. Here we are — surfing through the sunshine of spring, spraying soft snow while getting a bit spicy on the slopes,finding bliss under a bluebird sky, and looking back on…

  • BEYOND THE GRAND — BILL BRIGGS BIOGRAPHY

    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2023
    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2023

    Bill Briggs biography: a ski mountaineering pioneer who made first ski descent of Grand Teton as well as traverses and history first ascents.

  • On Skiing with Dogs

    by Dr Alex Lee January 17, 2023
    by Dr Alex Lee January 17, 2023

    A person’s best friend. You know where we are going: dogs in the backcountry. Many words come to mind, like liability, poop, sit, stay, treat, dog-person, and cat-person. But damn, they are lovable. Do they belong out there with us?

  • On Skiing Alone

    by Dr Alex Lee December 29, 2022
    by Dr Alex Lee December 29, 2022

    For a mental reset, often nothing compares to a solo ski tour. Embarking on a solo mission requires self-awareness, a set of rules, and a willingness to follow those rules that at once may be personal but are in place to ensure safe travel. Alex Lee has some thoughts.

  • Totally Deep Podcast 106: Jeremy Jones and The Art of Shralpinism

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 23, 2022
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 23, 2022

    Episode 106 of Totally Deep features Jeremy Jones, a longtime boundary pusher in the snowboard scene. His glass-half-full ethos is evident as he discusses the joys of riding ice and less-than-ideal conditions. He also chats about the process of writing his recently published book, The Art of Shralpinism – Lessons From The Mountains.

  • FOMO to JOMO: Social Media and Backcountry Skiing

    by Dr Alex Lee December 12, 2022
    by Dr Alex Lee December 12, 2022

    Thoughts on social media and the backcountry scene: Social media is entertainment, not connection. It can be great entertainment, whether a post is authentic or not. Social media is also an unnecessary, but powerful tool. No matter how you feel about it, that power is worth careful consideration.

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