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Ski touring news roundup, backcountry heli skiing in Colorado, new dates for ISPO show, thoughts about Black Diamond sale and other backcountry opinion.

Ski touring the Bernese Oberland near Konkordia Hut using Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar panel to recharge electronic devices, beautiful backcountry terrain and a storm.

Annual Independence Pass skier’s BBQ, 2015 for backcountry skiing and touring in Colorado.

Museum historical presentation of Fritschi Diamir model 1 ski touring binding, first sold in 1995, this was a revolutionary backcountry skiing binding.

Fram museum in Oslo, Norway is worth a visit to see Fridtjof Nansen boat and the skis he used to try and reach North Pole.

Ski tour of the Dyhaugstinden, Norway at Turtagro hotel, this is fun backcountry skiing on a big mountain.

Experiencing Norwegian ski touring culture at Turtagrø hotel, including High Camp and nice backcountry skiing.

News, 100 highest peaks in Colorado skied by Ted & Christy Mahon and Chris Davenport

Visit to Evi and Prog ski factory in Norway, making skis for touring, freeride and backcountry skiing, custom and semi production.

Ski touring from Leirvassbu Mountain Lodge, Norway, on the Stetinden a nice peak with good backcountry skiing.

Ski touring in Norway at Leirvassbu Mountain Lodge includes all sorts of backcountry terrain, for nordic and alpine skiing.

Review of Marker Kingpin paired with Volkl VTA88 lightweight touring ski used for Norway backcountry skiing.

Ski touring Jotunheimen mountains in Norway, variations on the Haute Route are scenic and yield good turns, and nice lodges.

Review of SmartWool women’s insulated skirt for skiing and playing in the backcountry, staying warm and cozy.

Leaving Glacier Bay backcountry skiing basecamp after 24 days, 18 of which were spent tent bound in raging snow storms.

Yosemite California is a place for alpine climbers of any level to find themselves and experience a piece of the American climbing dream.

Review of La Sportiva Vapor Nano ski, one of the lightest ever made and a recommended ski for touring and backcountry mountaineering.

How to mount Silvretta 404 backcountry skiing binding, used for ski touring and mountaineering, DIY at home.

Brief outings of backcountry skiing around Glacier Bay, during a vicious storm cycle, dropping more than 7 feet of snow.

Reviews of two books covering mountaineering accidents and emergencies, ‘Forever on the Mountain’ and ‘Exposed,’ cover alpinist decision making and gear choices.