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  • Black Vipec 12 Available in US, and Other News from Black Diamond

    by Lisa Dawson January 14, 2016
    by Lisa Dawson January 14, 2016

    New products from Black Diamond for backcountry mountaineering: Vipec 12 ski touring bindings, HelioCirque 35 pack, Glidelite climbing skins.

  • 40 Below Zero C, Antarctica–Vinson–Gear

    by Penn Newhard January 5, 2015
    by Penn Newhard January 5, 2015

    Trip climbing Vinson Massif, little things that shifted our minds away from severe cold and suffering to cozy camping and comfort on the hill and in the tent.

  • Wandering the Whiteout of Life — Garmin Fu

    by Lou Dawson July 20, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 20, 2012

    GPS handheld Garmin use as map navigation for backcountry skiing in zero visibility, how to.

  • Pieps DSP Tour- Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz February 2, 2012
    by Jonathan Shefftz February 2, 2012

    2011-12 Pieps DSP Tour avalanche beacon combines a very simple user interface with a marking/masking feature for multiple burials, review.

  • Element Barryvox- Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 9, 2012
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 9, 2012

    Mammut/Barryvox Element avalanche beacon review, latest information and opinion.

  • Portahut – Kitchen

    by Lou Dawson November 30, 2011
    by Lou Dawson November 30, 2011

    Building a kitchen area for a hut trailer camping RV, used at high altitude.

  • ABS Powder 15 Airbag Pack – First Look

    by Nick Thompson February 1, 2011
    by Nick Thompson February 1, 2011

    A quick look at the new ABS Powder 15 airbag backpack for avalanche safety during backcountry skiing.

  • Backcountry Access Tracker 2 — Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz March 31, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz March 31, 2010

    Backcountry Access Tracker 2 avalanche beacon review.

  • Sangree Hut, Colorado – Level 1 Avalanche Class

    by Jessica Downing March 19, 2009
    by Jessica Downing March 19, 2009

    With all the fatal avalanches we’ve seen this season, a good chunk of them at resorts, there is renewed awareness that skiing inbounds doesn’t guarantee 100% safety. Patrollers do a great job keeping our resorts controlled, but avalanches don’t play by the rules. And while my ski crew is always safe and takes precautions, getting my AIARE Level 1 avalanche certification was in order so that I could make good decisions when skiing – either in the Bowl or in the backcountry – without relying on others to make those decisions for me.

  • Pieps DSP & DSP Advanced – Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz February 11, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz February 11, 2009

    Pieps DSP avalanche beacon review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

  • Ortovox S1 – Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 15, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 15, 2009

    Ortovox S1 avalanche beacon review for backcountry skiing

  • Backcountry Access Tracker — Avalanche Beacon Review

    by Jonathan Shefftz December 31, 2008
    by Jonathan Shefftz December 31, 2008

    Backcountry Access Tracker avalanche beacon for backcountry skiing

  • 10 Things to Know — Part 7: Read That Topo

    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2007
    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2007

    Ten tips for safe and fun ski mountaineering in the backcountry, including map reading.

  • Wildsnow.com Goes Euro — Dynafit Preview Overview of 07/08 Product Line

    by Lou Dawson January 22, 2007
    by Lou Dawson January 22, 2007

    For your style victims out there, this shows you Dynafit’s color pallet for 06/07. If the boot shade looks a bit out of place to you, I agree. But then, one person I recently spoke with said they liked the…

  • Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Beacon 2006 – Review

    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2006
    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2006

    Information about Mammut Barryvox avalanche beacon retailed in 2006, historic design was smallest in class and had a nice interface for backcountry skiing safety.

  • Battle of the Bulge — Mountaineering past mid-life

    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1996
    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1996

    Battle of the Bulge — Mountaineering past mid-life can be done, albeit with some thought to unique issues.

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