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  • BC Link — Snowsports 2-Way Radio Updated Review

    by Lou Dawson October 5, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 5, 2015

    Review of BC Link FRS/GMRS handheld 2-way radio for backcountry skiers and riders, or walkie talkie any outdoor use.

  • Backcountry Ski Touring News Roundup — Bela Vadasz, Earthquakes, Avalanches

    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2015
    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2015

    Ski touring news, covering backcountry skiing guide Bela Vadasz, Black Diamond Equipment and other newsworthy items such as avalanches in France.

  • Ski Touring Binding Wars 2015-2016

    by Lou Dawson August 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson August 17, 2015

    How to get started shopping for ski touring tech bindings available 2015-2016 including G3, Dynafit, Marker, ATK , with Fritschi Vipec as well.

  • No Shopping on Powder Days — Get Done Now

    by Lisa Dawson August 14, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson August 14, 2015

    Gift ideas for backcountry skiers, Julbo, Mammut, Black Diamond.

  • Carbon & Wood & Love — Evi (& Prog) Skis Norway Visit

    by Lou Dawson May 25, 2015
    by Lou Dawson May 25, 2015

    Visit to Evi and Prog ski factory in Norway, making skis for touring, freeride and backcountry skiing, custom and semi production.

  • 10 (more) Commandments of the Backcountry Skier, ver 14.27

    by Lou Dawson March 16, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 16, 2015

    Commandments and rules of thumb for backcountry skiing and ski touring, safety and comfort are the keys, these ideas will help with that.

  • Pain Points in Backcountry Skiing

    by Lou Dawson March 3, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 3, 2015

    Pain points in backcountry skiing, both gear and overall culture of ski touring has much room for improvement.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Port-a-huts

    by Lisa Dawson February 15, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson February 15, 2015

    Interiors of two backcountry tiny houses on wheels.

  • The Bus to Cavalese — La Sportiva Visit Part 1

    by Lou Dawson February 3, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 3, 2015

    Visit to La sportiva HQ in Valle Femme Italy, Dolomite, checking out travel fun and architecture in this mountaineering area.

  • Splitting The Difference — More From Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

    by Jonathan Cooper January 26, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper January 26, 2015

    Backcountry splitboard innovations and new products at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015.

  • Salomon Mountain Collection Firstlook — 2015 OR Show Fun Begins

    by Anton Sponar January 20, 2015
    by Anton Sponar January 20, 2015

    New offering of backcountry skis, boots, helmets and poles from Salomon, tested by Anton Sponar at Alta, this is ski touring gear.

  • Skiing our Private Davos Resort–Pischa

    by Lou Dawson January 16, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 16, 2015

    Skiing the closed Pischa resort at Davos, special Scott product testing with Superguide skis and boots for 2015-2016.

  • New Dynafit Boots, Bindings, Skis for 2015/2016

    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2015

    Dynafit Khion boot and Chugach ski, new products for 2015-2016 to compete in the freeride ski touring category, backcountry freeride skiing.

  • Lou’s (Obewhanskinnoobie’s) New Years Predictions 2015

    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2015

    Lou’s backcountry skiing predictions for 2015, involving airbag backpacks, clothing, bindings and other things related to ski touring.

  • Decade in Review 2014 — WildSnow 100 Most Commented Posts

    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2014
    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2014

    WildSnow.com most commented posts of all time, up to 2015, subject is mostly backcountry skiing and touring, with gear being the predominant item.

  • 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?

  • WildSnow Weekend — Yoga Pant Hairball Eliminator

    by Lisa Dawson December 21, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson December 21, 2014

    How to sew your own climbing skin savers and recap of WildSnow backcountry posts for the week 12/15 to 12/19, 2014.

  • WildSnow Weekend — OR Clairvoyant & Trailbreaker Predict the Future

    by Lisa Dawson December 14, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson December 14, 2014

    Recap of WildSnow posts 12/8/14-12/12/14 and review of Outdoor Research Clairvoyant jacket and Trailbreaker pants for ski touring women.

  • WildSnow Weekend – More Pics Of El Tigre, Backcountry Adventure Wheels

    by Lisa Dawson December 7, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson December 7, 2014

    More photos of the interior of 1997 Astro ProVan backcountry adventure vehicle, along with recap of WildSnow posts from 12/1/14-12/5/14.

  • 10 Backcountry Things for Christmas — Lou’s Shopping List

    by Lou Dawson November 25, 2014
    by Lou Dawson November 25, 2014

    Christmas holiday shopping for ski touring backcountry skiers, airbag packs, thermos bottles, big price range and good ideas.

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