July 2013

Review of Black Diamond (Bibler) Bomb Shelter tent for ski mountaineering use.

Opinion about role of recreation in backcountry wilderness conservation, good or bad, philosophy of land use.

Recipe for syrup made from wild Fireweed found in the backcountry skiing location, Colorado.

Homemade copper still for backcountry brewing, get a stash going for the winter of backcountry skiing.

Mount Stuart North Ridge, Cascade Mountains trip report of this long alpine rock climbing route, a classic of North America.

Review of National Geographic Map Kit, Topo! and All Trails both desktop and smartphone app, for backcountry skiing is underwhelming.