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  • A Quick Jaunt with Futurelight — The North Face

    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2019
    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2019

    The North Face Furturelight shell pants are super comfortable, breathable, perfect for warmer weather ski touring.

  • The North Face — FUTURELIGHT Clothing — Review

    by Gary Smith April 22, 2019
    by Gary Smith April 22, 2019

    Review of new clothing technology from The North Face, Futurelight is just about the lightest most breathable yet waterproof fabric ever invented, for ski touring.

  • New Guidebook — North American Extreme Skiing

    by Lou Dawson April 1, 2019
    by Lou Dawson April 1, 2019

    New guidebook covers ski jumping off cliffs, hucking North America, includes first aid and physics, this is a review.

  • Merging of Theory and Bier — ISSW 2018 PART 3

    by Lou Dawson November 14, 2018
    by Lou Dawson November 14, 2018

    ISSW snow and avalanche conference highlights, BCA video series, Genswein, freeride and freedead avalanche rescue failure video.

  • Avalanche Airbag Backpacks – Things to Know re Use and Shopping

    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2018
    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2018

    Things to know about avalanche airbag backpacks, including the balloon inflation zipper and gas vs electric for ski touring backcountry.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup – June 2018

    by Lou Dawson June 15, 2018
    by Lou Dawson June 15, 2018

    Backcountry ski touring news June 2018, Vail uphill case, South America and more.

  • Valley Blanche Gourmet — Skiing Trip Report 2018

    by Guest Blogger April 11, 2018
    by Guest Blogger April 11, 2018

    A gourmet backcountry skiing trip through the famous Vallée Blanche on the Mont Blanc Massif.

  • North Face Women’s Summit Proprius Kit

    by Guest Blogger March 14, 2018
    by Guest Blogger March 14, 2018

    Backcountry ski touring women’s clothing ensemble by North Face: the Summit Proprius kit review.

  • Outdoor Retailer 2018 — Splitboard News

    by Jonathan Cooper February 2, 2018
    by Jonathan Cooper February 2, 2018

    Splitboard gear innovations found at the 2018 Outdoor Retailer show.

  • WildSnow Ski Touring Year in Review 2017

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2017

    Review of ski touring year 2016-2017 everything from backcountry avalanche safety to new boots.

  • Patagonia Descensionist Kit – Ski Jacket and Pants – Tested

    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2017
    by Jonathan Cooper December 1, 2017

    Review of Patagonia Descensionist jacket and pant for backcountry ski touring, real world testing.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Quiver 2017-2018

    by Lou Dawson November 6, 2017
    by Lou Dawson November 6, 2017

    Ultimate ski touring quiver for 2017 2018 from Wildsnow gear testers, recommendations for the best backcountry equipment.

  • Walking the Tightrope with Bruno and Edge — Avalanche Safety at BCA

    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017
    by Lou Dawson November 1, 2017

    Interview with Bruce Edgerly and Bruno McGowan of Backcountry Access, discussing avalanche safety products for skiers and snowmobilers.

  • Autumn Snowmobile Musings Pt. 2 — Sled as Rescue Tool

    by Lou Dawson October 19, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 19, 2017

    Using snowmobiles for ski touring avalanche rescue, gear and beacon search ideas that include your backcountry sled.

  • Dozen Tips for ULTRA Avalanche Safe Backcountry Ski Touring

    by Lou Dawson October 6, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 6, 2017

    Ultra safe backcountry ski touring, listicle of tips for enjoying the mountains while avoiding avalanches by being super conservative and behaving appropriately.

  • Avalanche Cord — String of Life or Placebo of Sad Demise?

    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2017

    Historical view of avalanche cord used for safety and rescue in snow avalanches, up through 1960s until electronic beacons took over.

  • Re-thinking My Backcountry First Aid Kit and Repair Kit

    by Louie Dawson August 21, 2017
    by Louie Dawson August 21, 2017

    Thinking through the ski touring repair kit and first aid items, how to reduce weight and carry things like splints and CPR items, as well as fix broken ski bindings.

  • Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket and Pants — Review

    by Louie Dawson June 9, 2017
    by Louie Dawson June 9, 2017

    Review of Outdoor Research Skyward pants and jacket for backcountry skiing in wet conditions while ski touring.

  • Vallée Blanche Descent, Gourmet Ski Tour, Mont Blanc, France

    by Guest Blogger April 17, 2017
    by Guest Blogger April 17, 2017

    Saveur the Journey Skiing and Cheese gourmet day trip to the French Alps, March 2017, backcountry ski touring.

  • Sol Mountain Ski Touring — Monashees Powpalooza

    by Lee Lau March 24, 2017
    by Lee Lau March 24, 2017

    Backcountry skiing from Sol Mountain Lodge, south of Monashee Provincial Park in Canada, British Columbia.

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