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  • Backcountry Ski Touring News Roundup — Experts in Avalanches and Jaguar Tow In

    by Lou Dawson March 10, 2016
    by Lou Dawson March 10, 2016

    Backcountry skiing and touring news for March 2016, avalanche safety and speed skiing, and why is going solo safer?

  • Multi Use Uni-layer: Patagonia Women’s One Piece Suit

    by Rachel Bellamy March 8, 2016
    by Rachel Bellamy March 8, 2016

    One piece Patagonia baselayer for backcountry ski touring and cold weather living, review and listing of features.

  • Outdoor Retailer 2016 – On a Mission for Women’s Bibs

    by Rachel Bellamy January 15, 2016
    by Rachel Bellamy January 15, 2016

    Overview of the new women’s backcountry ski bibs for backcountry ski touring.

  • Outdoor Retailer 2016 — Pieps Micro for the Skimo Racer

    by Lisa Dawson January 10, 2016
    by Lisa Dawson January 10, 2016

    The Pieps Micro avalanche transceiver is small, light and features sensor technology that automatically turns to search mode with movement and light. A item for ski mountaineering races.

  • Ski Touring Crystal Ball 2016 — 12 Thoughts from Lou

    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2015
    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2015

    New Year’s predictions for ski touring 2016, backcountry equipment including avalanche safety.

  • How Did I Do? New Year Predictions for 2015

    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2015
    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2015

    Check my ski touring predictions for 2015, some came true other backcountry ideas did not pan out.

  • Christmas Shopping List 2015

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 20, 2015
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 20, 2015

    Ski touring Christmas holiday shopping, last minute ideas for the backcountry skier in your life, including radios and magazines.

  • Alpine Threadworks Ski Rescue Tarp — Review

    by Guest Blogger December 15, 2015
    by Guest Blogger December 15, 2015

    Review and tips for use of Alpine Threadworks Ski Rescue tarp for backcountry ski touring shelter and evacuations for accident victims.

  • Arcteryx Stinger Bib and Rush Jacket — Tested for Backcountry Touring

    by Jonathan Cooper December 4, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper December 4, 2015

    Arcteryx Rush Shell jacket and Stinger Bib, a hard shell bib and jacket combination reviewed for backcountry touring and mountaineering.

  • Rescue Skills and Kit for Backcountry Ski Touring

    by Sarah Carpenter November 25, 2015
    by Sarah Carpenter November 25, 2015

    Rescue how to skills for backcountry ski touring, you can shorten the learning curve by planning and practice.

  • Throwback Thursday, our 100 Most Commented Posts of All Time

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 19, 2015
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 19, 2015

    WildSnow dot com most commented blog posts of all time regarding ski touring and backcountry winter sports.

  • PSA — The New Avalanche Safety Movie

    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2015
    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2015

    Know Before You Go and Backcountry Access release new educational videos for avalanche safety in skiing and other snowsports, including snowmobiling.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Yeti Sighting At Field HQ

    by Lisa Dawson November 1, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson November 1, 2015

    Review of Yeti cooler for backcountry use.

  • Daily Rituals of Avalanche Safety Professionals

    by Sarah Carpenter October 20, 2015
    by Sarah Carpenter October 20, 2015

    Daily routines of avalanche professionals to enhance safe travel through backcountry ski touring terrain.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Fall Colors in the Enchantments

    by Louie Dawson October 18, 2015
    by Louie Dawson October 18, 2015

    Photos from a fall thru hike up through the Enchantment lakes of the Stuart Range in Washington.

  • Will Your Avalanche Airbag Save Your Life?

    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 13, 2015

    Effectiveness of avalanche airbag backpacks for ski touring is a constant question, a study by Pascal Haegeli attempts to answer and concludes the airbag can save your life, but remember to trigger it.

  • I Drank BCA Coolaid and Lived to Tell About it

    by Lou Dawson October 12, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 12, 2015

    Avalanche rescue using BCA Tracker can be button free for both single burials and multiples, and what about RFI radio interference compromising your search for a skier buried?

  • 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.

  • How To Prepare For Ski Touring

    by Sarah Carpenter September 22, 2015
    by Sarah Carpenter September 22, 2015

    How to prepare for a season of ski touring, pre-season tips and tricks that’ll keep you safe and happy in the backcountry.

  • 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.

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