September 2016

News, ISSW snow science workshop to be held in Breckenridge Colorado 2016, any backcountry skier interested in avalanche safety is urged to attend.

News roundup for ski touring mid-September 2016, Colorado uphill skiing, mountain town housing, airbag backpacks for backcountry safety.

Early ski approaches and winter climbs on Pyramid Peak, Colorado, including north face ascents by Lou Dawson, Michael Kennedy, Pokress and Steve Shea.

Ski touring through the Enchantment Lake zone of the Central Cascade range, Washington backcountry.

Comparison review of La Sportiva Spectre ski touring boot, versions 1.0 and 2.0, almost no added weight but a bit more stiffness.

Testing Trab S4 tech fittings in La Sportiva Spectre 2.0, slightly reduced retention, makes the binding release smooth but might need a settings tweak.