Q&A with Andy Sovick, accidental publisher of Beacon Guidebooks. We talk maps, decision making, etiquette, how guidebooks help ski touring grow responsibly.
Monthly Archives
December 2019
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In the latest Ski Touring News Roundup, Lou reflects on Jake Burton’s snow sports legacy, dreams of Skimo races, contemplates skiing health benefits, more.
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DIY boot fitting tricks including shims, punching, molding and when to retire your ski touring boot.
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Snow is finally starting to make a timid appearance in the PNW. A few of us got out December 1 and December 8 to check out conditions. Here’s a brief report from both outings. Crystal Mountain With the moody weather…
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Recap of Mountain Rescue Aspen talk on planning for backcountry tour. Navigation, emergency preparedness, snowpack, sidecountry is backcountry, human factors and heuristics.
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Review of improved G3 Zed ski touring tech binding for 2019-2020, stronger and the same quality feel for skimo mountaineering.
