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  • WildSnow Weekend — His and Hers Backcountry

    by Rachel Bellamy January 31, 2015
    by Rachel Bellamy January 31, 2015

    His and Hers backcountry ski apparel and gear for 2015/2016 and recap of WildSnow posts, January 26 – January 30, 2015.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Guess That Pastry

    by Lisa Dawson January 11, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson January 11, 2015

    Night skiing at Mutterer Alm, Innsbruck, Austria and recap of WildSnow posts 1/5–1/9.

  • Lou’s 2014 Prognostications — How Did I Do?

    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2014
    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and touring equipment and gear predictions for 20014, how did we do?

  • Turiano Publishes Most Expensive Guidebook in the World–Review

    by Lou Dawson November 17, 2014
    by Lou Dawson November 17, 2014

    Review of Thomas Turiano (Tom) ‘Jackson Hole Backcountry Skiers Guide: South’ for ski touring and backcountry skiing in Wyoming near Teton Pass and Jackson Hole Tetons.

  • ¿Dónde van a esquiar?”–Ski Touring Torres del Paine

    by Jonathan Cooper September 23, 2014
    by Jonathan Cooper September 23, 2014

    The search for snow around Torres del Paine for backcountry skiing and touring in southern Patagonia, amazing views and wonderful adventure travel.

  • #SkiTheBig3 Mount Hunter — Alpine Style Climb and Ski — Hardest Of Our Lives

    by Jordan White May 14, 2014
    by Jordan White May 14, 2014

    Alpine style climb and ski snowboard descent of Mount Hunter, Alaska by Ski The Big 3 expedition 2014, hardest thing they’ve ever done.

  • Winter 2014 Outdoor Retailer – The Skis

    by Joe Risi January 28, 2014
    by Joe Risi January 28, 2014

    Joe Risi reports from the 2014 Winter OR show on the latest backcountry skis for the US market from Black Diamond, G3, Atomic, Fischer, Volkl, LaSportiva, Dynafit, and DPS .

  • Black Diamond Guide Glove Review

    by Louie Dawson October 17, 2013
    by Louie Dawson October 17, 2013

    Black Diamond Guide Glove review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Dynafit Alpine Running Gear: What Comes Down Must First Go Up

    by Jessica Portmess October 16, 2013
    by Jessica Portmess October 16, 2013

    Jessica Portmess reports on Dynafit’s alpine running gear, the Trail Dry and Distance Gear tank and shorts. Fall training tips for backcountry skiing on ski resorts.

  • WildSnow Girl’s Highlights of Summer OR

    by Lisa Dawson August 15, 2012
    by Lisa Dawson August 15, 2012

    Outdoor Retailer trade show women’s specific product highlights for backcountry skiers and outdoor athletes, summer 2012.

  • Hagan X-Ultra — Quiver Arrow of the Week

    by Jonathan Shefftz December 8, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz December 8, 2011

    The West Coast backcountry skiing quiver construction enjoys a brief respite today while the Hagan X-Ultra checks in from New England, although this ski will eventually see about half its time on assorted Pacific Northwest volcanoes in the late spring and early summer.

  • G3 Alpinist Skins, Out of the Box

    by Dave Downing December 9, 2010
    by Dave Downing December 9, 2010

    G3 Alpinist climbing skins review for backcountry skiers who earn their turns.

  • Dynafit Packs: Teching It To The Max

    by Jonathan Shefftz November 26, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz November 26, 2010

    Dynafit provides an innovative series of backcountry skiing backpacks, check out this review.

  • Backcountry Access Tracker 2 — Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz March 31, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz March 31, 2010

    Backcountry Access Tracker 2 avalanche beacon review.

  • Widebody Ski Crampons — Jonathan Gives His All

    by Jonathan Shefftz May 6, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz May 6, 2009

    Ski crampon reviews for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

  • Overnight in Livigno, Italy

    by Lou Dawson February 4, 2009
    by Lou Dawson February 4, 2009

    (Valued readers, we return to our series of European trip reports from my travels several weeks ago. In this installment, WildSnow ends up in Livigno, Italy on the way to Bormio to visit Trab Skis.) I like to read a…

  • Playing Nice – Weekend TR and Broomstick Pack Test

    by Dave Downing January 7, 2009
    by Dave Downing January 7, 2009

    Mystery Ranch Broomstick pack review for backcountry skiing

  • Sole Platinum Sandals (Flips) — Review

    by Louie Dawson October 29, 2008
    by Louie Dawson October 29, 2008

    Sole Platinum sandals review for apres backcountry skiing footwear

  • Bell Cord Couloir — Maroon Bells, Colorado — Snowboard Trip Report

    by Guest Blogger May 2, 2008
    by Guest Blogger May 2, 2008

    Snowboard Bell Cord Couloir on Maroon Bells Peaks, Colorado is difficult but fun mountaineering and snow climbing, check this trip report.

  • Maroon Bells Return — Snowboard Descent

    by Guest Blogger April 2, 2008
    by Guest Blogger April 2, 2008

    Splitboard snowboard mountaineering on Colorado Maroon Peaks, Elk Mountains, challenging and rewarding descents combine with wilderness travel for good adventure.

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