Throwback Thursday to ski touring in 1986, Lou Dawson and Bruce Edgerly on Hayden Peak near Aspen, book Colorado High Routes published.

Effectiveness of avalanche airbag backpacks for ski touring is a constant question, a study by Pascal Haegeli attempts to answer and concludes the airbag can save your life, but remember to trigger it.

How to prepare for a season of ski touring, pre-season tips and tricks that’ll keep you safe and happy in the backcountry.

Ski touring news, covering backcountry skiing guide Bela Vadasz, Black Diamond Equipment and other newsworthy items such as avalanches in France.

Review of Contour Hybrid climbing skins for ski touring and backcountry snow sports, you can wash these in the dishwasher.

Ski touring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, throwback to the 1980s, and Elk Mountains photo of Lou on Hayden.