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  • Ski Touring News Roundup — April 2019

    by Lou Dawson April 8, 2019
    by Lou Dawson April 8, 2019

    Ski touring news roundup for April 2019, skimo racing and climate, along with uphill skiing issues at resorts.

  • New Zealand Tasman Saddle — NZed Hospitality and Weather Windows

    by Jonathan Cooper October 17, 2017
    by Jonathan Cooper October 17, 2017

    New Zealand Tasman Saddle and Kelman Hut backcountry ski touring, wind and waiting with a few good patches thrown in for snowboards and planks.

  • Skiing The Hardrock 100 — Day 1

    by Noah Howell April 5, 2016
    by Noah Howell April 5, 2016

    Day 1 of the first ski traverse of the Hardrock 100, a well-known summer running race covering 100 miles in the San Juan mountain range.

  • Throwback Thursday — San Juans, Denali and Elks, 1980s and 1970s

    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2015

    Ski touring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, throwback to the 1980s, and Elk Mountains photo of Lou on Hayden.

  • Karakoram Prime Splitboard Bindings — Review

    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2015

    Review of Karakoram Prime splitboard bindings for backcountry touring and mountaineering on a snowboard.

  • Ski Gate With Historic Touring Skis: Ramer, Hagan, BD and More.

    by Lou Dawson July 13, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 13, 2015

    Fence gate made from skis has history of ski touring for Dawson family and industry of backcountry skiing and mountaineering.

  • Annals of the Wapta: Touring, Turns, and Take-Aways

    by Dr Alex Lee April 13, 2015
    by Dr Alex Lee April 13, 2015

    Backcountry ski touring the Wapta Traverse, Canada, with overnights at Bow and Balfour huts, nice ski touring and glaciers.

  • To Papa, from Denali — #SkiTheBig3

    by Jordan White May 30, 2014
    by Jordan White May 30, 2014

    Jordan White writes a tribute to his father Kip, who died in a climbing accident 9 years ago today, in this message from Denali.

  • Tales from Japan Part 4: Tokachidake Pow Fest

    by Guest Blogger March 19, 2014
    by Guest Blogger March 19, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and soaking in geothermal hot baths in Daisetsuzan National Park, Tokachidake, Northern Hokkaido, Japan.

  • Mount Adams Southwest Chutes — World’s Best Ski Descents

    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2012

    Mount Adams southwest chutes, trip report ski mountaineering, Washington and Oregon, Pacific Northwest volcanoes.

  • First Time On The Haute Route, Part 1

    by Guest Blogger May 15, 2012
    by Guest Blogger May 15, 2012

    Robert Suminsby goes on his first ever Haute Route trip. In five days, he ski tours from Chamonix to Zermatt through the Alps of Europe.

  • Traintime — North to Austria

    by Lou Dawson March 6, 2012
    by Lou Dawson March 6, 2012

    Train trip from Torino Turin Italy to Austria, passing by Lake Garda, Trento, Brenner Pass and other famous places.

  • A Short Walk in the Valley Extrême

    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2012
    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2012

    A short ski tour on the Glacier Argentiere, to view some of the famous Chamonix area extreme skiing routes and enjoy the mountain vibe.

  • Voile Vector – Ski Review

    by Anton Sponar June 24, 2011
    by Anton Sponar June 24, 2011

    Backcountry skiing ski review, Voile Vector used for ski mountaineering.

  • Not a Book, It is an Icon — Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America

    by Lou Dawson November 11, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 11, 2010

    Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America, book review for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineering.

  • Friday Mug Contest — Heroes Of Backcountry Skiing

    by Lou Dawson August 15, 2008
    by Lou Dawson August 15, 2008

    Bill Briggs Teton ski mountaineer photos and contest to ID pictures of him backcountry skiing.

  • Maroon Bells Return — Snowboard Descent

    by Guest Blogger April 2, 2008
    by Guest Blogger April 2, 2008

    Splitboard snowboard mountaineering on Colorado Maroon Peaks, Elk Mountains, challenging and rewarding descents combine with wilderness travel for good adventure.

  • Ski Trab 2007 US Rando Race Team Announced

    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2007
    by Lou Dawson January 2, 2007

    Ski Trab 2007 US Rando Race Team Announced, fun sport to watch with ski touring and the backcountry.

  • Fritz Stammberger, Ski Mountaineering Pioneer of the Early 1970’s

    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2006
    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2006

    Stammberger was an imposing man with a weight lifter’s physique, thick Germanic accent, and the poise of a rugged individualist. He’d immigrated to the U.S. from Germany

  • Life on the Hood — Mount Hood, Oregon Ski Mountaineering Backcountry Vacation

    by Lou Dawson May 3, 1992
    by Lou Dawson May 3, 1992

    Ski mountaineering and touring on Mount Hood, Oregon is a fun alpine adventure that can combine luxury with descents and climbing, check this trip report.

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