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  • WildSnow Beacon Reviews — Introduction 2008

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 12, 2008
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow November 12, 2008

    Avalanche beacon reviews introduction, critical backcountry skiing equipment that you must have

  • Three Myths of Avalanche Survival – #1, My Beacon is my Savior — And Needs More Features

    by Lou Dawson February 5, 2008
    by Lou Dawson February 5, 2008

    Thanks to avy beacons, surviving a ski touring avalanche burial is now more common than it was before such electronics. BUT, perhaps that fact has led to people taking even more risks — with resulting tragedy.

  • Beacon Basin – Aspen Mountain

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2006
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2006

    Had a chance to try out our local Beacon Basin yesterday. This one is on top of Aspen Mountain above the eponymous town in Colorado.

  • Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Beacon 2006 – Review

    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2006
    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2006

    Information about Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon retailed in 2006, historic design was smallest in class and had a nice interface for backcountry skiing safety.

  • The Ultimate Beacon?

    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2006
    by Lou Dawson June 16, 2006

    Thoughts about locator beacons for safety during ski touring and backcountry mountain sports.

  • New Barryvox Beacon — Are you Dead or Alive?

    by Lou Dawson January 16, 2006
    by Lou Dawson January 16, 2006

    2006 Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon review for backcountry skiing and mountaineering.

  • Backcountry Battery Connections — Ortovox, Black Diamond — Beacons, Headlamps

    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2005
    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2005
  • ARVA Recalls Neo BT Pro Transceiver

    by Justin Park January 31, 2025
    by Justin Park January 31, 2025

    In an article about the 2024 Mammut and Black Diamond/Pieps beacon recalls, I said that ARVA was the only major transceiver company that hadn’t had a product recall. Unfortunately, that statement only remained true for a few months as the…

  • Beyond the Basics: Packing For Your 1st or 51st Hut Trip

    by Sean Snyder January 15, 2025
    by Sean Snyder January 15, 2025

    You already have the essentials covered. Beacon, shovel, probe, first aid kit, and so on. Maybe you’ve been on multi-day hut trips, or perhaps this is your first time packing for one. This article isn’t intended to explain the basics…

  • Ski Touring Pants Guide: Softshells, Hardshells, and Hybrids

    by Bergen Tjossem December 9, 2024
    by Bergen Tjossem December 9, 2024

    A good pair of touring pants are the foundation of a backcountry ski kit. They’re the only component of a touring wardrobe where adding or shedding a layer is impractical, so you need to land at the trailhead confident that…

  • Early Season Recalls on Avalanche Transceivers from Mammut and Pieps

    by Justin Park November 23, 2024
    by Justin Park November 23, 2024

    I mailed two beacons back to their makers in the past week thanks to early-season product recalls on these critical safety devices. Both Mammut and Pieps (distributed by Black Diamond in North America) issued recalls on avalanche transceivers over the…

  • Backcountry Ski Bibs: Why I Love Them, And My Favorite Pairs

    by Justin Park November 19, 2024
    by Justin Park November 19, 2024

    If you’re not a ski bibs person, I’m not here to argue with you. I’m a bib guy. This guide is for other ski bib appreciators, but for the bib-curious, I’ll explain the pros and cons. I primarily like backcountry…

  • A Small Hut for Big Skiing in the San Juans: Aladdin’s Lamp

    by Bergen Tjossem April 23, 2024
    by Bergen Tjossem April 23, 2024

    Four of my hut companions and I leaned into plastic deck chairs facing the wind-scoured peaks looming over Silverton, passing around a flask of cheap mezcal, recounting the day’s ski runs. Calling the conditions harsh would have been an understatement.…

  • Helly Hansen’s Odin Backcountry Softshell Kit Review

    by Justin Park February 27, 2024
    by Justin Park February 27, 2024

    I’ve long been a shell guy when it comes to outerwear for ski touring but as I’ve picked up my pace on uphills and toured longer and longer into spring and summer, I’ve found myself searching for lighter layers that…

  • Packing for Skimo vs. Touring: What a Coach/Racer Carries

    by Joe Howdyshell January 24, 2024
    by Joe Howdyshell January 24, 2024

    The differing styles of all the different ski tourers (tourists? Tourons?) is always interesting to me, running the gamut of the kitchen sink crew who, if needed, could live out of their touring pack in decadent luxury if the need…

  • How to Do an Early Season Gear Check-Up

    by Justin Park December 12, 2023
    by Justin Park December 12, 2023

    I grew up with an Army vet Dad who liked to yell out a favorite maxim from his West Point days: “Proper prior planning prevents poor performance!” When I asked Joe Howdyshell, head coach at Summit Endurance Academy and former…

  • 5 Colorado Backcountry Ski Huts You Can Book Right Now

    by Justin Park November 29, 2023
    by Justin Park November 29, 2023

    Booking a backcountry ski hut in Colorado is more like trying to score Taylor Swift or Phish tickets than it is booking a hotel room. If you weren’t smashing a keyboard the second they went on-sale, you probably aren’t getting…

  • On Skiing Alone

    by Dr Alex Lee December 29, 2022
    by Dr Alex Lee December 29, 2022

    For a mental reset, often nothing compares to a solo ski tour. Embarking on a solo mission requires self-awareness, a set of rules, and a willingness to follow those rules that at once may be personal but are in place to ensure safe travel. Alex Lee has some thoughts.

  • Picture Show #1: Twin Falls, Hyalite Canyon

    by Jason Albert December 6, 2022
    by Jason Albert December 6, 2022

    This is the first piece in a new WildSnow oral history project called Picture Show. Mike Gardner and Jason Thompson discuss a classic photo from Hyalite Canyon.

  • Be Prepared — Avalanche Rescue Practice Tips

    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2022
    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2022

    Prepare for the unexpected in the backcountry with systematic practice. Avalanche rescue skills are critical to being a competent partner, but are a reactive approach to safety. It is more important to take a proactive approach to managing your safety in the backcountry. Get educated, stay safe, and know how to effectively use your tools.

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