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  • Site Visit — Sheep Creek Avalanche near Loveland Pass

    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013

    Site visit and evaluation of deadly Sheep Creek avalanche near Loveland Pass, Colorado that killed 5 backcountry skiers snowboarders.

  • Colorado Avalanche Center Publishes Sheep Creek Loveland Report — Annotated Excerpt

    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013

    Annotated summary of Colorado Avalanche Center report on Loveland Pass area Sheep Creek Avalanche.

  • Float 32 First Look – BCA on a Diet

    by Louie Dawson February 15, 2013
    by Louie Dawson February 15, 2013

    A first look review of BCA’s Float 32 airbag pack for back country skiing.

  • Black Diamond Winter 2013 Backcountry Skiing Preview

    by Joe Risi January 19, 2013
    by Joe Risi January 19, 2013

    Preview of essential backcountry skiing items from Black Diamond for 2013-14, including ski mountaineering.

  • WildSnow Goes Canadian – Valhalla Mountain Touring

    by Lou Dawson December 17, 2012
    by Lou Dawson December 17, 2012

    Vallhalla Mountain Touring Lodge in Selkirk Mountains, backcountry skiing with much powder and good food.

  • He’s Checking it Thrice… A Wildsnow Christmas List

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 14, 2012
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 14, 2012

    Christmas holiday gifts for the backcountry skier and ski mountaineer, including avalanche safety.

  • Vaya a la Cumbré goes Further

    by Joe Risi October 5, 2012
    by Joe Risi October 5, 2012

    Joe Risi reports from Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and the 8th version of The Meeting. Featuring ski industry panels, the latest snowboard films, and backcountry skiing movies.

  • Steel Shovels and Infinite Couloirs — Refugio Frey, Argentina

    by Guest Blogger August 28, 2012
    by Guest Blogger August 28, 2012

    Sklyer Mavor and Louie Dawson spend 11 days skiing untracked powder and steep couloirs at Refugio Frey, Argentina, then head to Villarica.

  • Skiing, Soaking and Rat Fighting at Refugio Garganta del Diablo, Chile

    by Louie Dawson August 13, 2012
    by Louie Dawson August 13, 2012

    Backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering at Refugio Garganta del Diablo

  • Backcountry Skiing Nevados de Chillan, Chile – First Days

    by Louie Dawson August 7, 2012
    by Louie Dawson August 7, 2012

    Backcountry skiing in Nevados de Chillan, Chile includes all sorts of adventure and fun.

  • South American Ski Travel — Dynafit bindings as weapons, and more.

    by Louie Dawson August 3, 2012
    by Louie Dawson August 3, 2012

    Traveling in South America, bringing avalanche airbag air canisters tanks.

  • $1000 Joe 2012 –Budget Ski Gear

    by Joe Risi July 23, 2012
    by Joe Risi July 23, 2012

    Suggestions for backcountry ski gear budget shopping, save money and even find free stuff.

  • Avalanche Survey — Results

    by Louie Dawson July 2, 2012
    by Louie Dawson July 2, 2012

    Survey of avalanche safety trends in backcountry skiing and ski touring.

  • Temple of Gear – Day 2

    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2012
    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2012

    New backcountry skiing gear for 2012 2013, airbags, skis, beacons, so much more.

  • Dynafit TLT 5 Flex Lockout Mod

    by Guest Blogger December 1, 2011
    by Guest Blogger December 1, 2011

    How to lock out the metatarsal flex on Dynafit TLT 5 backcountry skiing boots.

  • The Backcountry Skiing Safety Debrief

    by Lou Dawson October 21, 2011
    by Lou Dawson October 21, 2011

    Safety talk about backcountry skiing can help make you safer and stay out of trouble.

  • Snow Sense, New Edition – Avalanche Safety Book Review

    by Lou Dawson October 5, 2011
    by Lou Dawson October 5, 2011

    Review of book Snow Sense about avalanche safety and hazard evaluation, new 5th edition 2011.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson September 12, 2011
    by Lou Dawson September 12, 2011

    Backcountry skiing news roundup, avalanche airbag backpacks, ski quiver, nine eleven and other ideas for the coming North American winter skiing season.

  • Outdoor Retailer – Cameras and More

    by Lou Dawson August 15, 2011
    by Lou Dawson August 15, 2011

    Exciting new backcountry skiing equipment for winter 2011 includes cameras and sleeping pads.

  • $1000 Joe 2011 — Budget Ski Gear

    by Scott Nelson June 7, 2011
    by Scott Nelson June 7, 2011

    Budget gear list for backcountry skiing, shopping list makes it easy and cheap.

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