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    • Denali McKinley
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  • Stories
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      • 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
    • History
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      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
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Monthly Archives

June 2007

  • Canadian Rando Race Team Announced for 2007/2008

    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2007
    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2007

    Here is the PR folks, leave a comment if you know any of these guys. ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA NAMES 2008 NATIONAL SKI PETITION TEAM Canmore, AB – THE ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE MEMBERS OF…

  • Question: Is Grizzly Still In Shape? Answer: Probably.

    by Lou Dawson June 15, 2007
    by Lou Dawson June 15, 2007

    Skiing Grizzly Peak near Aspen and Independence Pass is never a sure thing, good to communicate about this sort of ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Colorado Skiing Continues to Provide – Montezuma Basin – Castle Peak

    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2007
    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2007

    Colorado Skiing Continues to Provide – Montezuma Basin – Castle Peak

  • Hello Dynafit

    by Lou Dawson June 13, 2007
    by Lou Dawson June 13, 2007

    We’d like to welcome Dynafit (nee Salewa NA) as a WildSnow.com advertising supporter. Thanks! We’re of course honored and overwhelmed with how the industry is keeping us going with our mission here, and we’re incredibly appreciative that Dynafit sees what…

  • NOLS Course Prep – Guest Blog

    by Louie Dawson June 12, 2007
    by Louie Dawson June 12, 2007

    NOLS Wind River course prep, equipment, excellent training for backcountry skills that apply to ski touring and other alpine sports.

  • The Ballad of La Traviata — Song of the Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson June 11, 2007
    by Lou Dawson June 11, 2007

    When famed snowboarder Craig Kelly died in 2003 along with six others under an avalanche on the La Traviata couloir in Canada, the tragedy reverberated throughout North America. Not only was Kelly a celebrity

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