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  • Ski Touring Resources

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 3, 2013
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 3, 2013

    Numerous resources for backcountry ski tour information, including gear, routes, equipment, photography and more.

  • Mt. Olympus Ski Descent – Washington

    by Jonathan Cooper July 10, 2013
    by Jonathan Cooper July 10, 2013

    Backcountry ski of Mt. Olympus and hike through the beautiful Hoh Rain Forest, summer skiing in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Black Diamond Carbon 3-piece Whippet — Review

    by Jonathan Cooper June 6, 2013
    by Jonathan Cooper June 6, 2013

    Review of Black Diamond’s Whippet backcountry ski pole, useful for ski mountaineering and splitboarding.

  • Alaska, Glacier Bay Basecamp Skiing: Days 1-2

    by Louie Dawson March 30, 2013
    by Louie Dawson March 30, 2013

    Backcountry skiing from a remote Glacier Bay basecamp, outside Haines, Alaska, also using splitboard snowboard.

  • Avalanche Airbag Packs at Outdoor Retailer Trade Show 2013

    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013
    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013

    Avalanche airbag backpacks, new offerings shown at OR show for 2013 2014, backcountry skiing equipment.

  • Vaya a la Cumbré goes Further

    by Joe Risi October 5, 2012
    by Joe Risi October 5, 2012

    Joe Risi reports from Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House and the 8th version of The Meeting. Featuring ski industry panels, the latest snowboard films, and backcountry skiing movies.

  • 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.

  • Monoplankers in Disguise – TR from Haines, AK

    by Guest Blogger May 29, 2012
    by Guest Blogger May 29, 2012

    Haines, Alaska backcountry snowboard splitboarding trip report by Tyler Wilkes and Gavin Hennigan winter of 2011-12.

  • Eldorado Peak Ski

    by Louie Dawson December 19, 2011
    by Louie Dawson December 19, 2011

    Backcountry skiing on Eldorado Peak, trip report about ski mountaineering in the PNW.

  • B&D Ski Crampons Review

    by Scott Nelson June 16, 2011
    by Scott Nelson June 16, 2011

    B&D Ski Crampons review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering adventures

  • G3 — What is New

    by Lou Dawson February 23, 2011
    by Lou Dawson February 23, 2011

    New G3 backcountry skiing gear for 2011, ski, Onyx binding, skins and a bunch more.

  • PNW — Early Season Powder & Sun

    by Louie Dawson November 15, 2010
    by Louie Dawson November 15, 2010

    Backcountry skiing on Heliotrope Ridge, North Cascades.

  • Congratulations Jarrett Lutrell, first person to snowboard all Fourteeners

    by Lou Dawson May 17, 2010
    by Lou Dawson May 17, 2010

    First Snowboard Descent of all Colorado Fourteeners 14ers

  • Capitol Peak Times 2

    by Jordan White May 11, 2010
    by Jordan White May 11, 2010

    Ski Descent of Capitol Peak. First Snowboarder, Second Woman

  • Switch off the Ski Lifts, It’s Time for Colorado Spring Ski Touring!

    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2009
    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2009

    Spring ski touring in Colorado can be some of the best in the world, due to altitude and access, here are some ideas and tips to make it happen for you.

  • Reader’s Rides – Todd’s Burton Split Board Set-Up

    by Dave Downing January 23, 2009
    by Dave Downing January 23, 2009

    Voile splitboard hardware and climbing skins review for backcountry riding

  • 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.

  • Avalanche Near Aspen Kills Two Backcountry Snowboarders

    by Lou Dawson March 14, 2007
    by Lou Dawson March 14, 2007

    This was a deadly avalanche we can all learn from so we can do safer mountain sports, including backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

  • Guest Blog – Jason Troth Wilson Peak Solo

    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2006
    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2006

    Hi Lou, Great spring so far here in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our heavy March storms saved us entirely. We have the dirt layer too, which is completely exposed on most aspects except northerly pitches at elevation. A…

  • Alaska Backcountry Skiing – Book Review

    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2006
    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2006

    Guidebook for skiing Valdez Alaska area by Matt Kinney, review.

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