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  • Trab TR2 Backcountry Skiing Binding – Ready for Prime Time

    by Lou Dawson January 21, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 21, 2014

    Trab TR2 ski binding system for backcountry skiing and touring is the first challenge to tech bindings in 20 years.

  • Scarpa F1 Evo Ski Boot — Revolution or Evolution?

    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2014

    Review and first look at Scarpa F1 Evo ski touring boot with unique hands-free lean lock and many other features.

  • Tech Ski Boot Fittings — Clicking, Play, Weird Release and other Nefarious Occurrences

    by Lou Dawson January 28, 2013
    by Lou Dawson January 28, 2013

    Dynafit tech boot fittings for backcountry skiing, details and standards issues.

  • Dynafit Vulcan Boots – The South America Report

    by Louie Dawson October 15, 2012
    by Louie Dawson October 15, 2012

    Louie’s review of the Dynafit Vulcan backcountry skiing boot, tested while ski mountaineering in South America.

  • B & D Toe Shim for Tech Bindings

    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2012
    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2012

    Backcountry ski binding ramp angle change, B&D shim for Dynafit and other tech binding toes raises toe 1/4 inch.

  • WildSnow Ultimate Ski Quiver 2012/2013 — Pink Head Scarves and Davenport Legs

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 31, 2012
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 31, 2012

    Skis for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, tested and reviewed, Ultimate Quiver including many brands and models.

  • Dynafit Vulcan Free Touring Backcountry Ski Boots — On Snow Review

    by Lee Lau June 8, 2012
    by Lee Lau June 8, 2012

    Review and testing of Dynafit Vulcan backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering boot, focused on free skiing for 2012 2013.

  • 2012-13 Scarpa AT Boot Preview

    by Scott Nelson January 16, 2012
    by Scott Nelson January 16, 2012

    Scarpa announces new 2012-13 AT boots for backcountry skiing.

  • TLT5 Modder Madness Continues! Have Milling Machine — Will Make

    by Guest Blogger December 21, 2011
    by Guest Blogger December 21, 2011

    Modify Dynafit TLT 5 backcountry skiing boots for more performance and comfort.

  • WildSnow Best Gear of the Year, 2010/2011

    by Lou Dawson September 8, 2011
    by Lou Dawson September 8, 2011

    Best backcountry skiing equipment for 2011 2010, guest blogger’s and editor’s choice of expert ski mountaineers.

  • Scarpa Rush Review — Evolution not Revolution

    by Lee Lau May 19, 2011
    by Lee Lau May 19, 2011

    Scarpa Rush backcountry skiing boots, review.

  • Cerise Creek – Day 2-3, Lee’s take

    by Guest Blogger April 21, 2011
    by Guest Blogger April 21, 2011

    Backcountry Skiing Cerise Creek, British Columbia, trip report.

  • Intuition Backcountry Skiing Boot Liners 2.0

    by Lee Lau April 19, 2011
    by Lee Lau April 19, 2011

    Review of Intuition 2.0 boot liner for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • It’s Not Over Till the Mountain Girls Sing — Scarpa Gea Boot Review — 2011/12

    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2011
    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2011

    Scarpa Gea backcountry skiing boot review, for women.

  • Scarpa Factory Tour – Part II – Plastic

    by Lou Dawson February 16, 2011
    by Lou Dawson February 16, 2011

    How Scarpa ski boots are made for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Dynaduke Binding Swap Plates – Review

    by Louie Dawson January 27, 2011
    by Louie Dawson January 27, 2011

    Mounting Dynaduke plates for use with Dynafit and Marker backcountry skiing bindings.

  • Dynafit 2011/12 — The New Boots

    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 17, 2011

    New and improved Dynafit backcountry skiing boots for 2011 2012 are impressive.

  • Boots of Italy Part One – Scarpa Mountain Scarpone

    by Lou Dawson January 11, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 11, 2011

    Scarpa backcountry skiing boots and mountain boots, how the shoes are made in Italy.

  • Scarpa Mobe — High Powered Tour Weapons

    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010
    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010

    Review of Scarpa Mobe backcountry skiing boots for ski mountaineering or extreme skiing.

  • Gear Tidbits: Replenishing the Boot Quiver

    by Louie Dawson November 17, 2010
    by Louie Dawson November 17, 2010

    Backcountry skiing boot review, Scarpa Maestrale and Hurricane

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