Backcountry skiing news, including new Matchstick film, ropes on glaciers, ARVA Link beacon and discussion of avalanche beacon features.
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Gear list for the Silvretta Traverse, what to bring for Silvretta Mountains backcountry ski trip.
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Marble, CO backcountry skiing, Black Diamond Verdict and Dynafit Manaslu skis for backcountry skiing
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With all the fatal avalanches we’ve seen this season, a good chunk of them at resorts, there is renewed awareness that skiing inbounds doesn’t guarantee 100% safety. Patrollers do a great job keeping our resorts controlled, but avalanches don’t play by the rules. And while my ski crew is always safe and takes precautions, getting my AIARE Level 1 avalanche certification was in order so that I could make good decisions when skiing – either in the Bowl or in the backcountry – without relying on others to make those decisions for me.
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Black Diamond Spot and Icon headlamps reviewed, great choices for night time backcountry skiing, biking, running or camping
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Out gear testing and skiing today, I couldn’t help noticing more people around (though we had room for everyone). Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) industry sales report (year’s end 2008) tidbits came in from a reader, here are a couple excerpts…
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The whole greater-Bozeman area is filled with mountain range after mountain range. Every ridge attained revealed two more ranges in the distance. And most of them are undeveloped. Huge backcountry potential. And plenty more mountains than people. I don’t think parking is an issue yet
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According to a recent study, at least 25% of avalanche deaths are caused by trauma.
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Backcountry skiing equipment setup on a budget for mountaineering and alpinism.
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Bavarian Classic backcountry skiing trip report — Alpspitze climbed and skied from Kreuzeck Hutte.
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2009 Outdoor Retailer show in SLC
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Voile splitboard hardware and climbing skins review for backcountry riding
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Mystery Ranch Broomstick pack review for backcountry skiing
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Highland Bowl, yesterday. During the hike, Big Storm’s fingers crept into every pore of your clothing like a thousand zombies prying your flesh. At the top, one guy had a patch of frostbite on his cheek the size of a…
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Inbounds avalanche at Snowbird resort killed a woman, and a slackcountry avalanche on Aspen Mountain killed a man. Vail even had an inbounds avalanche that resulted in a close call.
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Backcountry skiing gear review that includes everything you need for skiing backcountry terrain, including boots, skis, packs and probes.
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Mystery Ranch Broomstick backpack for backcountry and slackcountry skiing
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Inspired by Steve Christie’s suggestion to share our avalanche stories, I thought I’d tell mine, before Lou tells his. (Note from Lou, he says “everyone, got any stories? How about a guest blog?”)
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It should be noted that entire first day at the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) in Whistler was given over to presentations from a variety of international experts from both North America and Europe regarding multiple versus single burial technique and technology. As Christian noted, Backcountry Access feels that single burial scenarios are what should be emphasized. We at Ortovox strongly disagree.
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A first aid / repair kit for minimalists, used for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering
