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  • The Memory — Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013

    Surviving an avalanche, looking back on lessons learned by a backcountry skier mountaineer.

  • Lou’s Avalanche Story

    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013

    Story of Lou Dawson avalanche in Highland Bowl, 1982 while backcountry skiing and mountaineering.

  • Backcountry Access Link 2-Way Radio a Winner

    by Lou Dawson January 26, 2013
    by Lou Dawson January 26, 2013

    Backcountry Access BC Link 2-way radio for backcountry skier, snowmobilers and other winter recreationists including touring.

  • Gearing Up for a European Alps Hut Trip

    by Guest Blogger December 26, 2012
    by Guest Blogger December 26, 2012

    Packing for a European backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering trip, tips and tricks with plenty of other information.

  • 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.

  • SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger for Backcountry Skiing – Review

    by Louie Dawson November 5, 2012
    by Louie Dawson November 5, 2012

    Review of the Spot satellite messenger for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Dynafit Vulcan Boots – The South America Report

    by Louie Dawson October 15, 2012
    by Louie Dawson October 15, 2012

    Louie’s review of the Dynafit Vulcan backcountry skiing boot, tested while ski mountaineering in South America.

  • Petzl Tikka CORE Headlamp Review

    by Louie Dawson October 1, 2012
    by Louie Dawson October 1, 2012

    Review of Petzl Tikka Core headlamp for ski mountaineering and backcountry recreation.

  • Avalanche News — Plake Survives Manaslu Slide

    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012
    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012

    Glen Plake survives Manaslu avalanche but many other perish, backcountry skiing news from the 8,000 meter peaks.

  • Pieps Company Bought by Black Diamond

    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012
    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012

    Black Diamond buys Pieps avalanche beacon transceiver company, interesting times for backcountry skiers.

  • Cerro Tronador – South America Blue Bird and Ice Cracks

    by Louie Dawson September 3, 2012
    by Louie Dawson September 3, 2012

    Backcountry skiing on Cerro Tronador, ski mountaineering in Argentina and Chile.

  • 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.

  • Delorme inReach Review — Take Texting to New Lands

    by Joe Risi July 27, 2012
    by Joe Risi July 27, 2012

    Real world In-depth review of the Delorme inReach 2-way GPS communicator using the Iridium satellite system. Great GPS emergency locator and communicator device for backcountry skiers, boaters, pilots, and outdoor enthusiasts.

  • $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.

  • Mountain Equipment Epic Pants – Review

    by Lisa Dawson May 9, 2012
    by Lisa Dawson May 9, 2012

    Mountain Equipment Clothing reviewed for ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing by WildSnow Girl, Lisa Dawson.

  • Taking the LEAP — Future of Mountain Huts?

    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2012
    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2012

    Possibility of installing ski hut in Bear Basin near Telluride, super interesting for backcountry folks.

  • Giggles on the Geigelstein – Germany

    by Lou Dawson February 6, 2012
    by Lou Dawson February 6, 2012

    Ski touring on Geigelstein and Breitenstein, Schleching, Germany, European backcountry.

  • Winter OR Trade Show 2012 – Louie’s Take

    by Louie Dawson January 23, 2012
    by Louie Dawson January 23, 2012

    New products for backcountry skiing and other outdoor recreation, including boots and water melting.

  • 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.

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