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  • Austrian Night Mission & Ortovox Talk

    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2012
    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2012

    Night skiing at Brentenjoch and Weinbergerhaus near Kufstein, Austria.

  • Proof of Life

    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2012
    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2012

    Backcountry skiing Alpbach Austria.

  • First Aid & Emergency Kit Bag

    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2011
    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2011

    Container for backcountry skiing first aid and emergency kit, clamshell zippered pouch is perfect.

  • G3 & K2 Avalanche Probe Comparo

    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2011
    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2011

    Review of G3 Speed Tech Elle and K2 Backside avalanche probes used for rescue of backcountry skiers and other snowsports participants.

  • Trailbreaker Softshell Pant for Backcountry Skiing – Review Clothing, Outdoor Research

    by Lou Dawson September 7, 2011
    by Lou Dawson September 7, 2011

    Pants for backcountry skiing need to be versitile, waterproof, breathable and with correct pockets, we review Outdoor Research Trailbreaker.

  • Fast Skiing the John Muir Trail — Trip Report

    by Guest Blogger August 31, 2011
    by Guest Blogger August 31, 2011

    John Muir Trail backcountry skiing trip report, California Sierra mountains ski mountaineering.

  • Delorme One Ups the PLB Race

    by Lou Dawson August 7, 2011
    by Lou Dawson August 7, 2011

    DeLorme inReach satellite messenger first look, good for backcountry and wilderness travel emergency use and communication.

  • Alaska NOLS Bear Attack

    by Lou Dawson July 26, 2011
    by Lou Dawson July 26, 2011

    Grizzly bear attack safety in Alaska.

  • So What Is In My Pack Anyway?

    by Jonathan Shefftz July 8, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz July 8, 2011

    So what’s in your pack for backcountry skiing? Or rather, what’s in my pack? Here is the ski mountaineering gear I found.

  • $1000 Joe 2011 — Budget Ski Gear

    by Scott Nelson June 7, 2011
    by Scott Nelson June 7, 2011

    Budget gear list for backcountry skiing, shopping list makes it easy and cheap.

  • K2 Lockjaw 2011/12 Carbon Ski Pole — Review

    by Louie Dawson May 9, 2011
    by Louie Dawson May 9, 2011

    Review of K2 lockjaw ski poles for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • BCA Airback Backpack, Tony’s Take

    by Guest Blogger May 5, 2011
    by Guest Blogger May 5, 2011

    BCA avalanche airbag Float 30 backpack review, adds safety to backcountry skiing.

  • Checklist, High Altitude Spring Ski Traverse Gear (combo of huts and snow camping)

    by Lou Dawson May 4, 2011
    by Lou Dawson May 4, 2011

    Gear Checklist — High Altitude Spring Ski Traverse, Colorado Rocky Mountains, Multi-Day, mix of huts and tent nights

  • Mystery Ranch Blackjack Avalanche Airbag Backpack Review

    by Louie Dawson March 29, 2011
    by Louie Dawson March 29, 2011

    Blackjack avalanche airbag backpack for backcountry skiing.

  • Euro Trip Report — The Zischgeles

    by Lou Dawson February 17, 2011
    by Lou Dawson February 17, 2011

    Skiing the Zischgeles, above Praxmar, Austria. Backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering in Europe Alps.

  • BCA Tracker II Software Update PSA

    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2011

    Backcountry Access Tracker II Software Update, beeping behavior can change modes.

  • Avy Class – Day 1

    by Louie Dawson December 17, 2010
    by Louie Dawson December 17, 2010

    Avalanche safety course for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers, in Crested Butte.

  • Backcountry Skier’s Christmas Gift Idea List

    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2010

    Christmas holiday gift list for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers, everything from affordable to expensive.

  • Mystery Ranch Announces Avalanche Airbag Pack

    by Lou Dawson December 7, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 7, 2010

    Review and firstlook, Mystery Ranch airbag avalanche safety backpack for backcountry skiing, called the Blackjack.

  • Float 30 Airbag Backpack — Unboxing

    by Louie Dawson November 23, 2010
    by Louie Dawson November 23, 2010

    Backcountry skiing with Float 30 avalanche safety airbag backpack.

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