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  • Quarry Saw — UpSki Carbon Fiber Snow Saw

    by Lou Dawson April 6, 2015
    by Lou Dawson April 6, 2015

    Review of Quarry Saw carbon fiber snow saw for avalanche professionals and anyone studying snow, super light weight, interesting for ski touring.

  • Dynafit Announces NEW Graphene Ultra Ski & Revolutionary Product Timing

    by Leon Sendmuller April 1, 2015
    by Leon Sendmuller April 1, 2015

    Announcement for the Graphene Ultra ski, lightest and strongest ski ever made can be cut to length for any user, special snow shedding topskin is amazing.

  • Alaskan Skiing Dreams, Lines, Aircraft and Storms — Haines Report 2

    by Louie Dawson March 30, 2015
    by Louie Dawson March 30, 2015

    Backcountry skiing and steep mountaineering near Haines, Alaska in Glacier Bay National Park, human powered glacier camping is the way to go, check it out.

  • The God of Skiing — Book Review

    by Lou Dawson March 19, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 19, 2015

    Book review of ‘The God of Skiing’ by Peter Kray, excellent retrospective with a twist of skiing fiction and mountaineering fantasy.

  • Thermacell Proflex Heated Insoles in AT Boots — Review

    by Lou Dawson March 18, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 18, 2015

    We test and custom install Thermacell Proflex heated insoles, used for ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing, also touring and work.

  • New Patagonia Backcountry Touring Clothing Line

    by Jonathan Cooper March 13, 2015
    by Jonathan Cooper March 13, 2015

    Review of Patagonia’s new clothing line designed for backcountry skiing, touring and mountaineering.

  • Aspen Uphill Festival & Audi Power of Four Skimo Race

    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2015

    Audi Power of Four ski mountaineering race 2015, held along with Aspen Uphill Festival, report and opinion by Lou Dawson.

  • A Moment’s Pause — Fallen Writers, Bloggers

    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2015

    A moment of silence for fallen writers, bloggers, journalist and others who are bold enough to express themselves.

  • Ruminations — Ski Touring Climbing Skins

    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 26, 2015

    Ski touring climbing skins are in a crazy spate of changes and improvements, check out High Trails, Montana, Contour and more.

  • From the Source — Marker’s Take on Kingpin, & New Volkl VTA Skis

    by Lou Dawson February 24, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 24, 2015

    New Volkl VTA skis are light and perfectly shaped for ski touring, see this first look at carbon and non carbon versions.

  • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY

    by Lou Dawson 2 February 20, 2015
    by Lou Dawson 2 February 20, 2015

    Mount Fritschi ski bindings, frame style, at home in your workshop, includes details and template jig.

  • Binders On High — Radical 2.0 Graces WildSnow HQ

    by Lou Dawson February 20, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 20, 2015

    Dynafit Radical 2.0 first look, binding is a big change from previous Radical ski touring bindings.

  • La Sportiva Factory Visit & Ski Boots 2015-2016

    by Lou Dawson February 18, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 18, 2015

    Visit to La Sportiva in Italy, checking out their climbing and skiing footwear as well as fascinating history.

  • Self Portrait — Lou

    by Lou Dawson February 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 17, 2015

    History of an alpinist’s hand, climbing and backcountry skiing.

  • I Heard the Arcteryx Avalanche Airbag…

    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2015

    ISPO 2015 overview for backcountry skiing and ski touring gear, including seeing new Arcteryx avalanche airbag.

  • Dynafit Center of Excellence — Adult Workshop, or Proof of Inner Child?

    by Lou Dawson February 10, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 10, 2015

    Dynafit Center of Excellence duplicates TUV testing of ski touring bindings, as well as working on manufacturing quality control.

  • Kids’ Ski Touring Options–Hagan & Contour

    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2015

    Hagan and Contour offer ski touring binding options for children, shorter kids skis as well for backcountry.

  • Atomic Backland (Salomon MTN) Tech Binding — Old is New Again

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2015

    Salomon MTN & Atomic Backland Tour Light ski touring bindings are a nice iteration of an old concept in tech bindings.

  • Japan — Of Elusive Things — Like Passports, Luggage, And Bus Reservations

    by Louie Dawson January 27, 2015
    by Louie Dawson January 27, 2015

    Traveling to Japan for legendary backcountry powder skiing, a lost passport can’t keep a good man down.

  • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow January 25, 2015
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow January 25, 2015

    FAQ frequently asked questions about Dynafit and all other tech pintech ski touring bindings used or backcountry and mountaineering skiing.

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