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  • Petzl IRVIS Crampons – Lightweight Durability

    by Jonathan Cooper August 15, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper August 15, 2016

    Petzl IRVIS Crampons for ski mountaineering and glacier travel, light, steel, boot crampons.

  • Monarch Ski Traverse Exodus – The Joy of Mobility

    by Jonathan Cooper July 28, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper July 28, 2016

    Human powdered (and powered) ski touring expedition on Monarch Icefields, final report about this amazing backcountry mountaineering.

  • Out of the Box – Petzl RAD System and IRVIS Crampons

    by Jonathan Cooper April 29, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper April 29, 2016

    First look at Petzl Irvis crampons and RAD System for ski touring and glacier travel, rescue in the backcountry, with safety questions.

  • Sprinter Vans and Snowboard Bans — News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2016
    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2016

    Backcountry ski touring news for April 2016 – Sprinter vans and Japanese skiing, along with Forest Service budget issues.

  • G3 ION Ski Crampons — The Real Deal

    by Lou Dawson March 30, 2016
    by Lou Dawson March 30, 2016

    Review of G3 ION ski crampons, excellent backcountry option is easy to install and remove, even with your skis attached to your feet while ski touring.

  • Beginner Hut Trip — 10th Mountain McNamara, Colorado

    by Guest Blogger February 16, 2016
    by Guest Blogger February 16, 2016

    Sometimes the wild snow is mellow, checking out a 10th Mountain hut in Colorado, McNamara ski touring from Aspen.

  • Outdoor Retailer Reveals – Arva, BCA, K2

    by Jonathan Cooper January 13, 2016
    by Jonathan Cooper January 13, 2016

    Arva Reactor airbag system, BCA Stash backpack and Shaxe ice axe shovel and K2 snowboard boots: new and redesigned products at Outdoor Retailer Winter 2016 Show.

  • How Did I Do? New Year Predictions for 2015

    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2015
    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2015

    Check my ski touring predictions for 2015, some came true other backcountry ideas did not pan out.

  • Here Comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus

    by Lou Dawson December 22, 2015
    by Lou Dawson December 22, 2015

    Ski touring and splitboard riding in West Elk Mountains backcountry, Colorado, this powder snow face shot looks like Christmas Santaclaus.

  • Budgeting v. the Ski Touring Learning Curve

    by Guest Blogger November 24, 2015
    by Guest Blogger November 24, 2015

    Tips for budget gear, how to try backcountry ski touring for less than $100.

  • Ski Touring Backcountry News Roundup — Greece, Arcteryx & More

    by Lou Dawson October 31, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 31, 2015

    Ski touring news from Tecnica, Arcteryx along with books and Greek springtime ski vacation suggestions.

  • Wood Fired Hot Tub Improved To Winter Perfection

    by Lisa Dawson October 4, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson October 4, 2015

    Improvements for a backcountry wood fired hot tub used during winter, best soak after skiing.

  • Fitwell Backcountry Boot — Updated Review

    by Jonathan Cooper September 28, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper September 28, 2015

    Review of the Fitwell’s updated design features on their splitboarding boot for backcountry touring.

  • Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth – A Book for the Budding Snow Scientist

    by Guest Blogger July 1, 2015
    by Guest Blogger July 1, 2015

    Review of book about backcountry snow: Secrets of the Greatest Snow On Earth: Weather, Climate Change, and Finding Deep Powder in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains and Around the World by Dr. Jim Steenburgh.

  • Das Parka, Nano-Air, and Hi-loft Down Sweater — Patagonia Insulation Review

    by Jonathan Cooper June 11, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper June 11, 2015

    Das Parka, Nano-Air, and Hi-loft Down Sweater, three insulation pieces from Patagonia reviewed for backcountry ski mountaineering and snowboard split touring.

  • On The Way To Mt. Hayes, Alaska

    by Jordan White May 1, 2015
    by Jordan White May 1, 2015

    Expedition preparations and getting from Aspen to Fairbanks with the goal of backcountry ski touring on Mt. Hayes, Alaska.

  • 5 Ways to Manage Tent-Bound Insanity

    by Guest Blogger April 29, 2015
    by Guest Blogger April 29, 2015

    5 tips for overcoming boredom when you’re stuck in a remote backcountry tent for 3 weeks.

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    by Guest Blogger April 26, 2015
    by Guest Blogger April 26, 2015

    A short video of being tent bound in a raging storm for 3 weeks in the backcountry wilderness of Glacier Bay Alaska.

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    by Guest Blogger April 3, 2015
    by Guest Blogger April 3, 2015

    After three days of outstanding skiing on the peaks surrounding Glacier Bay, Alaska, a storm rolled in and WildSnow crew is tentbound, 10 days and counting.

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    by Jonathan Cooper March 21, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper March 21, 2015

    What to pack for a 20 day Alaska ski mountaineering trip in the backcountry near Haines and Juneau.

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