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– The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog

  • 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
    • 100 Recent Comments
    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
    • Archives of WildSnow.com
    • Authors Page
    • 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
    • History
      • Ski Touring Binding Museum
      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
    • Backcountry Skiing Core Glossary
    • Gear Review Policy & Disclosures
Monthly Archives

July 2016

  • Voile Straps — Now Have Their Own Website

    by Lou Dawson July 29, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 29, 2016

    Voile launches new website specific to their accessory straps, now offered in both metallic and non metalic buckles, various sizes, colors.

  • Monarch Ski Traverse Exodus – The Joy of Mobility

    by Jonathan Cooper July 28, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper July 28, 2016

    Human powdered (and powered) ski touring expedition on Monarch Icefields, final report about this amazing backcountry mountaineering.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — Snow in a Few Weeks?

    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2016

    Ski touring news, South America skier accidents, wolves in Colorado, does Hillary Clinton ski better than Donald Trump?

  • KneeBinding — Part 1 — Unboxed

    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2016

    Review and unboxing of KneeBinding ski binding, description of mechanicals and how this ski equipment can prevent knee ACL injury.

  • Throwback Thursday: 1971 Marble Ski Area Chairlifts, Colorado

    by Lou Dawson July 21, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 21, 2016

    Throwback history of Colorado skiing, Marble ski resort never happened but the lift ran for a day, and it’s now residential property.

  • Goal Zero Nomad 7 and Venture 30 Solar Charge — Review

    by Louie Dawson July 20, 2016
    by Louie Dawson July 20, 2016

    Review of Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar panel, Venture 30 battery, and Guide 10 recharger, n effective solar charging system for backcountry skiing and big expeditions.

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