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  • Backcountry Skiing and Ski Touring News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson July 22, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 22, 2015

    Ski touring and backcountry skiing news for summer 2015, including Andy Zimet and carbon monoxide, as well as Killian Jornet skimo racing.

  • Black Diamond Men’s Ski Mountaineering Clothing — Long Term Review

    by Louie Dawson June 22, 2015
    by Louie Dawson June 22, 2015

    On the hunt for a new ski touring getup, I decided to try out the Black Diamond Front Point bibs and the Sharp End jacket. Black Diamond came out with a limited clothing line a few years ago, and have been consistently ramping it up ever since. They now offer a full line of both winter and summer clothing.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Happy Easter 2015

    by Lisa Dawson April 5, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson April 5, 2015

    Recap of WildSnow.com blog posts from March 30 to April 3, 2015, and update of backcountry skiing conditions in Marble, Colorado.

  • ORTOVOX VOLUNTARY RECALLS S1+ AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 30, 2015
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow March 30, 2015

    S1+ avalanche transceiver, beeper beacon recalled by Ortovox, going back to July 2011, recalled March 30 2015, information here, note this is S1 PLUS.

  • 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.

  • 121,000 GoPro Cameras Can’t Be Wrong — Growth in Backcountry Skiing

    by Lou Dawson March 4, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 4, 2015

    Growth in backcountry skiing, report from SIA for 2015 shows double digit growth in USA ski touring, opinion.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Super Bowl Sunday Dynafit Style

    by Lisa Dawson February 2, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson February 2, 2015

    Testing 2015/2016 Dynafit backcountry skis on Berthoud Pass, Colorado.

  • WildSnow Weekend — His and Hers Backcountry

    by Rachel Bellamy January 31, 2015
    by Rachel Bellamy January 31, 2015

    His and Hers backcountry ski apparel and gear for 2015/2016 and recap of WildSnow posts, January 26 – January 30, 2015.

  • 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.

  • Avalanche Airbag Backpack Overview

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 4, 2014
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow December 4, 2014

    Avalanche airbag backpacks and rucksacks for backcountry skiing, Black Diamond Jetforce, ABS, Snowpulse, also BCA and Mystery Ranch, WARY.

  • A Few Ski Touring Shopping Tidbits

    by Lou Dawson October 27, 2014
    by Lou Dawson October 27, 2014

    Shopping for the 2014-2015 backcountry and ski touring season, lots of gear options including airbag rucksacks and inexpensive ski boots.

  • OR Trailbreaker Pant 2.0 – Review

    by Lou Dawson October 15, 2014
    by Lou Dawson October 15, 2014

    Review of 2014-2015 Outdoor Research (OR) Trailbreaker ski touring and backcountry skiing pants, excellent fabric with a commodious fit.

  • Get Ready for Backcountry Ski Touring Season — 6 Things To Know

    by Doug Stenclik October 13, 2014
    by Doug Stenclik October 13, 2014

    6 easy ways to get your backcountry ski gear ready for winter.

  • WildSnow Weekend – Colorado Snowpack 2014/2015 ?

    by Lisa Dawson October 5, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson October 5, 2014

    Colorado Snow Avalanche Workshop and recap of WildSnow posts for the week of 9/29-10/3/2014

  • Chalten Hospitality and Cerro Electrico Provide

    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2014
    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and snowboarding on Cerro Electrico, a peak east of Fitz Roy, Patagonia.

  • Lou’s Off To South America Skiing — He’s Ready

    by Lisa Dawson August 27, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson August 27, 2014

    Traveling to Chile and Argentina for ski touring and backcountry adventure requires thought as to what gear you pack, suggestions and ideas here.

  • Backcountry.com Headquarters: Brick and Mortar’s Big Brother

    by Joe Risi August 15, 2014
    by Joe Risi August 15, 2014

    Tour of backcountry.com facilities in Salt Lake City, warehouse of mountaineering and ski gear.

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