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  • Black Diamond JetForce Tour 26 — Review and Mods!

    by Gary Smith March 18, 2019
    by Gary Smith March 18, 2019

    Review of Black Diamond Jetforce Tour 26 airbag backpack for ski touring avalanche safety in the backcountry.

  • CAIC Avalanche Report a Masterpiece — Learn

    by Lou Dawson January 28, 2019
    by Lou Dawson January 28, 2019

    Colorado backcountry avalanche report by CAIC is detailed and educational.

  • Lou’s Ski Touring Visions — 2019

    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2019
    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2019

    New year ski touring predictions for 2019, avalanche safety and ski boots are interesting, but bindings will not be boring.

  • How Did I Do with 2018 New Year Predictions?

    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2019
    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2019

    Results for New Year ski touring predictions 2018, climbing skins, boots, safety and more.

  • Black Diamond Cirque 35 Pack — Review

    by Louie Dawson December 28, 2018
    by Louie Dawson December 28, 2018

    Review of Black Diamond Cirque 35 backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering backpack, light and functional.

  • 7 Unanswered Questions of Ski Touring

    by Lou Dawson November 28, 2018
    by Lou Dawson November 28, 2018

    A few unanswered questions regarding backcountry ski touring, including beer and climate change as well as helmets.

  • 2018 Christmas Gift Guide — Shop Now, Ski Later

    by Lisa Dawson November 23, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson November 23, 2018

    Gift ideas for backcountry skier, 2018 holiday ski touring season.

  • Scott AP 30 Alpride E1 Backpack Testing and Review

    by Guest Blogger May 4, 2018
    by Guest Blogger May 4, 2018

    Test and review of Scott Alpride E1 AP30 airbag ski touring backpack, a rucksack that exceeds nearly all expectations.

  • Antarctica Gear — Part 1 — Patagonia Descensionist Backpack

    by Bob Perlmutter April 5, 2018
    by Bob Perlmutter April 5, 2018

    Review of Patagonia Descensionist backpack, built for ski touring but works for just about any mountaineering, good fabric.

  • Niterider Headlamp for Night Skiing — Repair and Modify

    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2018
    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2018

    Modifying and repairing Niterider (night rider) headlamp with an aftermarket LiPo battery and other improvements DIY.

  • Review: North Face Proprius 38 Backpack

    by Guest Blogger February 12, 2018
    by Guest Blogger February 12, 2018

    North Face Proprius ski touring backpack review, lightweight and somewhat simple rucksack testing.

  • New Ski Touring Gear From G3 — 2018/2019

    by Lisa Dawson January 11, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson January 11, 2018

    New ski touring gear from G3 for 2018/2019 includes ZED binding and Seeker skis, interesting climbing skins.

  • Lou’s Ski Touring Prognostications for 2018

    by Lou Dawson January 1, 2018
    by Lou Dawson January 1, 2018

    New year ski touring predictions 2018, lighter bindings and better airbag backpacks, electric bicycles.

  • WildSnow Ski Touring Year in Review 2017

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017

    Review of ski touring year 2016-2017 everything from backcountry avalanche safety to new boots.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup – Mid December 2017

    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2017
    by Lou Dawson December 14, 2017

    Backcountry ski touring news for mid December 2017, uphill skiing, thin snow in Colorado, global warming and Salomon Atomic Shift ski binding.

  • 3 Tips Keep You Alive in Avalanche Terrain – Discuss

    by Lou Dawson December 13, 2017
    by Lou Dawson December 13, 2017

    3 tips for ski touring avalanche safety, decision making and who skis first are key, also be aware of terrain consequences.

  • Patagonia Descensionist 40L Ski Touring Pack — Tested

    by Jonathan Cooper November 21, 2017
    by Jonathan Cooper November 21, 2017

    Gear review and test of Patagonia Descensionist pack for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Walking the Tightrope with Bruno and Edge — Avalanche Safety at BCA

    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017
    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017

    Interview with Bruce Edgerly and Bruno McGowan of Backcountry Access, discussing avalanche safety products for skiers and snowmobilers.

  • Autumn Snowmobile Musings Pt. 2 — Sled as Rescue Tool

    by Lou Dawson October 19, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 19, 2017

    Using snowmobiles for ski touring avalanche rescue, gear and beacon search ideas that include your backcountry sled.

  • Snowmobiles — 2017-2018 — “Shot” Capacitor Starting

    by Lou Dawson October 18, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 18, 2017

    Snowmobiles for ski touring access, report on latest technology including Ski Doo Shot Start, also information about sales number 2017.

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