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  • Silvretta Pure Binding Carnage

    by Lou Dawson May 13, 2006
    by Lou Dawson May 13, 2006

    Some backcountry ski trips go so smooth you hardly know they passed — others have at least one defining moment. Our recent Trooper Traverse had several such. The make-or-break point occurred when Mike was walking around a new campsite on…

  • Colorado Cabin Trip with the Crew

    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2006
    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2006

    Three full days of fluffy Colorado backcountry powder. Myself , friends Ron and Boone, and four teenage boys who can simply rip it — going up or down. A variety of randonnee backcountry skiing gear was tested, a high fat…

  • Is Backcountry Skiing Gear Safe?

    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2006
    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2006

    Discuss how safe backcountry skiing gear really is, and how it could be improved.

  • OR Show – Day 2

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2006
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2006

    Garmont Endorphin is a good example of the interesting (but some would say bothersome) trend of most randonnee gear becomming as beefy as alpine gear. These things really are an alpine boot with a rando sole. Very stylish and useful…

  • This Year’s Dynafit Comfort Bindings — 2006

    by Lou Dawson January 3, 2006
    by Lou Dawson January 3, 2006

    This Year’s Dynafit Comfort Bindings are beautiful to behold, will work well for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Scarpa F1 Ski Touring Boot — Review 2004

    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2005
    by Lou Dawson December 8, 2005

    Review of original Scarpa F1 ski touring boot, with foot flex this boot was the most popular ski touring and skimo race boot in the world for several years.

  • Backcountry Skiing Gear Plans and Avalanche Thoughts

    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2005
    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2005

    Avalanche safety and Lou Dawson’s wild ride in Highlands Bowl

  • Backcountry Skiing Bindings — Frequently Asked Questions

    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2005
    by Lou Dawson September 30, 2005

    Well, it’s been a glaring omission that I’ll admit to: We had a FAQ for Dynafit (that’s “famous” according to someone at Life-Link), we had a FAQ for Naxo — but we didn’t have one for Fritschi! I’ll tell you…

  • Summer Backcountry Skiing in Colorado (Posted July 14, 2005)

    by Lou Dawson July 14, 2005
    by Lou Dawson July 14, 2005

    Summer Backcountry Skiing in Colorado is a touring dream if the snowpack holds from a good winter leadup.

  • Name That Backcountry Skiing Binding — BCA Contest

    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2005
    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2005

    Backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering bindings contest, win a free pair of ski touring bindings.

  • Backcountry Skiing Boots – The Fuss Continues

    by Lou Dawson April 29, 2005
    by Lou Dawson April 29, 2005

    DIN standard for randonnee boots and Marble pictures for backcountry skiing

  • Randonnee Binding Collection – Outdoor Retailer Show

    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2005
    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2005

    Randonnee binding collection, ski gear for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, including Ramer, Tyrolia, Marker, Dynafit Black Diamond and more.

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