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  • 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.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Touring Binding Quiver — 2018

    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2017

    Review of ski touring binding options for 2017-2018 top choices for the ultimate quiver, from freeride to lightweight.

  • Your First Ski Touring Bindings — 10 (extended) Tips

    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2017
    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2017

    10 tips and list for the first time ski touring bindings gear, including basics such as terminology and shopping choice options for tech and frame bindings, Dynafit, G3, more.

  • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN

    by Lou Dawson March 22, 2017
    by Lou Dawson March 22, 2017

    FAQ covering Atomic and Salomon ski touring bindings, MTN and Backland are lightweight, this is a review and more.

  • Salomon Mtn & Atomic Backland Binding Brake — Retrofit Mod

    by Lou Dawson January 23, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 23, 2017

    Modify Atomic Backland and Salomon Mountain ski touring binding brake to use with other bindings.

  • Nosskidamus Predicts the 2017 Ski Touring Future

    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017
    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2017

    New year predictions, ski touring in 2017 including boot thoughts, airbagbackpacks, and more.

  • Predicting the Future 2016 – How Did I Do?

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2016
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2016

    Review of ski touring new year predictions for 2016, how did Lou do with his crystal ball, re airbag backpacks and more.

  • Throwback Thursday: 1971 Marble Ski Area Chairlifts, Colorado

    by Lou Dawson July 21, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 21, 2016

    Throwback history of Colorado skiing, Marble ski resort never happened but the lift ran for a day, and it’s now residential property.

  • EXCEPTIONAL — POSSIBLY NO SKIER AVALANCHE DEATHS COLORADO 2015-2016

    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2016
    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2016

    No skier avalanche deaths in Colorado, winter of 2015-2016, this is amazing for ski touring considering the increase in numbers over past decades.

  • A Walk Around ISPO Munich

    by Lou Dawson February 1, 2016
    by Lou Dawson February 1, 2016

    ISPO trade show 2016 in Munich, Germany is a glitter fest of ski touring gear that makes your camera jump up and shout.

  • Skialper Magazine Takes Gear Reviews to the Next Level

    by Lou Dawson November 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson November 17, 2015

    Skialper Gear Buyer’s Guide 2015-206 gives you an amazing variety of information about backcountry ski touring gear, boots, bindings, skis and more.

  • 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.

  • Backcountry Skiing Binding Mounting DIY How-To

    by Lou Dawson August 13, 2015
    by Lou Dawson August 13, 2015

    Tips and tricks for mounting backcountry skiing bindings such as Dynafit, Fritstchi, ATK, G3, Marker and others, including links and templates.

  • Backcountry Skiing Gear Weights

    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2015

    Weights for backcountry skis and ski mountaineering gear such as boots and ski poles.

  • I Heard the Arcteryx Avalanche Airbag…

    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015

    ISPO 2015 overview for backcountry skiing and ski touring gear, including seeing new Arcteryx avalanche airbag.

  • Atomic Backland (Salomon MTN) Tech Binding — Old is New Again

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015

    Salomon MTN & Atomic Backland Tour Light ski touring bindings are a nice iteration of an old concept in tech bindings.

  • 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.

  • Race Bindings For Backcountry Touring Skis

    by Doug Stenclik December 10, 2014
    by Doug Stenclik December 10, 2014

    Using race tech ski bindings for backcountry touring, on larger skis, is a continuing trend worldwide, check out some facts and opinion for ski touring.

  • Volkl BMT V-werks Mounting Pattern – Strong Enough?

    by Lou Dawson April 11, 2014
    by Lou Dawson April 11, 2014

    Volkl BMT V-werks ski has a reinforced binding mount area that may not accommodate most tech bindings, information here.

  • Dreams of Japan Come True

    by Jonathan Cooper February 25, 2014
    by Jonathan Cooper February 25, 2014

    Trip preparation for backcountry snowboarding and skiing in Sapporo on the north island of Hokkaido, Japan.

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