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  • Davenport Successful on Longs Peak !

    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2007
    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2007

    Davenport on Longs Peak, January 19 2007. Neal Beidleman photo, use by permisson only. It’s 9:30 PM, Chris Davenport just called with the news. He, along with incredibly strong and experienced ski alpinists Neal Beidleman, Nick Devore and Danny Brown,…

  • Davenport Fourteeners and Peter Hackett Lecture re High Altitude

    by Lou Dawson December 15, 2006
    by Lou Dawson December 15, 2006

    While quick stabs at 14,000 foot peaks don’t usually result in altitude caused health problems, if you spend a long day up high or have to emergency bivouac you can be in for some hurt.

  • US Forest Service Nixes Davenport Fourteeners Movie

    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2006
    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2006

    When I set out to climb and ski all of Colorado’s 14ers last winter, my goal was singular; to challenge my skills and abilities with a difficult goal.

  • Davenport Crew — Three Wilsons in a Day

    by Lou Dawson May 5, 2006
    by Lou Dawson May 5, 2006

    I got another exciting phone call from Chris Davenport yesterday evening. He and his crew went up to El Diente on Thursday morning and nailed three different routes from the summit. Still feeling energetic, the crew went for Mount Wilson…

  • Visit with the Davenport Crew – Sangre De Cristo 14ers, Sierra Blanca

    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2006
    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2006

    Visit with the Davenport Crew – Sangre De Cristo 14ers, Sierra Blanca, ski descent of Ellingwood Peak.

  • Davenport & Beidleman Nail Hairy New Route on Capitol — and Pyramid Falls Again

    by Lou Dawson April 20, 2006
    by Lou Dawson April 20, 2006

    Davenport & Beidleman Nail Hairy New ski Route on Capitol Peak, ski mountaineering and backcountry trip.

  • Davenport, Beidleman and Mahon Ski Pyramid Peak — East Face Landry Route

    by Lou Dawson April 13, 2006
    by Lou Dawson April 13, 2006

    Davenport, Beidleman and Mahon Ski Pyramid Peak — East Face Landry Route

  • Davenport Fourteener Project Officially Underway

    by Lou Dawson January 24, 2006
    by Lou Dawson January 24, 2006

    Comments on, use “comments” link at bottom of post. Thought I’d drop over to Dav’s website. Good news, with a descent of Mount Lincoln this past Sunday he’s officially started his project to make complete descents of all 54 Colorado…

  • Ski Touring News Roundup April 2017

    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2017
    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2017

    Ski touring and backcountry news for the beginnings of May 2017, Chris Davenport, mountain town housing, avalanches.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson November 28, 2005
    by Lou Dawson November 28, 2005

    Skiing news, Colorado 14ers, Sanctified movie review thoughts and a few comments about Chris Davenport.

  • Style Revisited — The Art of the Ski Line 2.0

    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2021
    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2021

    Revisiting Lou Dawson’s thoughts on why ski mountaineering style matters when considering our travel and turns in the mountains.

  • Adventure From Home Elks — Pyramid & Hayden Prep

    by Slator Aplin May 17, 2021
    by Slator Aplin May 17, 2021

    Part I of the Adventure From Home Series in the Elk Mountains, learning ski history, seasonal snowpack and using mapping routes on Pyramid and Hayden peaks.

  • Totally Deep Podcast 66 — Josh Jesperson & John Newman

    by Doug Stenclik September 25, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik September 25, 2019

    In 2017, splitboarder and Navy Seal Josh Jesperson climbed and rode all of Colorado’s fourteeners in just 138 days. John Newman joins him on TDP Ep. 65.

  • Totally Deep Podcast 59 — Cody Townsend 50 Classics Project

    by Doug Stenclik May 28, 2019
    by Doug Stenclik May 28, 2019

    Cody Townsend is steadily skiing the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. We had him on the podcast to hear all about it.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — G3, Scarpa, Everest, More

    by Lou Dawson November 9, 2018
    by Lou Dawson November 9, 2018

    Ski Touring news roundup November 2018, Outdoor Retailer Trade Show, Cripple Creek and climbing skins.

  • WildSnow News Roundup — July 2017 — Tiny Houses, Drones vs Eagles

    by Lou Dawson July 19, 2017
    by Lou Dawson July 19, 2017

    Ski touring and mountain culture news for July 2017, tiny houses, skiing Chile, solar power for backcountry huts and more.

  • International Snow Science Workshop ISSW 2016

    by Lou Dawson September 19, 2016
    by Lou Dawson September 19, 2016

    News, ISSW snow science workshop to be held in Breckenridge Colorado 2016, any backcountry skier interested in avalanche safety is urged to attend.

  • Backcountry Skiing Gear Weights

    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 27, 2015

    Weights for backcountry skis and ski mountaineering gear such as boots and ski poles.

  • 5Point Film Festival — The Burn, The Bus, The Boss

    by Lisa Dawson April 22, 2013
    by Lisa Dawson April 22, 2013

    5Point Film Festival 2013 offers four days of backcountry adventure films.

  • Scarpa Freedom Freeride Backcountry Touring Boot Debut

    by Joe Risi January 21, 2013
    by Joe Risi January 21, 2013

    Scarpa tech boot preview at Snowbird Resort, featuring four buckles, carbon fiber, and tech binding inserts.

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