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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

December 2016

  • Skiing with Bison — Womens Backcountry Clinic, Yellowstone Ski Tours

    by Lisa Dawson December 22, 2016
    by Lisa Dawson December 22, 2016

    Backcountry ski touring in Yellowstone National Park.

  • More Backcountry Gift Ideas — Scott Celeste2 Boots, Flowfold Duffel, and Boot Dryers

    by Lisa Dawson December 21, 2016
    by Lisa Dawson December 21, 2016

    Backcountry ski touring gear, Scott Celeste 2 boots, Flowfold bags, IG boot dryer.

  • New Fritschi Ski Touring Bindings for 2017-2018 — Tecton and Evo — Wow

    by Lou Dawson December 19, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 19, 2016

    First look at new Fritschi Ski Touring Bindings for 2017-2018, Tecton and Vipec Evo 12 unboxing.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup – Mid December 2016

    by Lou Dawson December 16, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 16, 2016

    Backcountry skiing news for mid December 2016, using Google Translate for alpine news, global warming and enhancing memory.

  • Voltair and Jetforce Airbag Backpack Comparo Review

    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2016

    Comparison review, Arcteryx Voltair and Black Diamond Jetforce avalanche airbag backpacks are quite different, but a decision is not easy.

  • Tele Tech and Singlespeeding — My Sophomore Ski Season

    by Aaron Mattix December 13, 2016
    by Aaron Mattix December 13, 2016

    Getting started with ski touring, how to gear up and dress need not be boring and can be somewhat funny DIY, compared to mountain biking.

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