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  • Cajon del Maipo: Canaletas (couloirs) de Chile!

    by Louie Dawson September 24, 2014
    by Louie Dawson September 24, 2014

    Skiing big couloirs on Cerro Arenas east of Santiago, Chile, an amazing area in the high backcountry Andes mountains where you’ll be stunned by majestic peaks.

  • #SkiTheBig3 — Retrospective

    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014

    Retrospective thoughts on backcountry skiing Alaska’s 3 big peaks, Denali, Hunter and Foraker, all during one expedition.

  • Skiing’s Original Hard Man — Fridtjof Nansen

    by Lou Dawson September 10, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 10, 2014

    Original pioneer of backcountry skiing and touring, Fridtjof Nansen was the man a century ago and is a founder of what we know as wilderness skiing today.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Lou and Skis Travel in Separate Spheres

    by Lisa Dawson September 7, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson September 7, 2014

    Wekend at Wildsnow HQ and beyond includes lost skis and other little things, yes, the skis were reunited with ski touring owner in Chile.

  • Photo Pack Review: The MindShift Rotation 180 Professional

    by Guest Blogger September 5, 2014
    by Guest Blogger September 5, 2014

    Rotating beltpack on rotation180° Professional backpack makes it an excellent camera bag for backcountry skiers.

  • Marker Kingpin Tech Binding – First Look & Testing en Sud America

    by Lou Dawson September 1, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 1, 2014

    First look and onsnow testing of Marker Kingpin hybrid tech binding for ski touring, an interesting development that could be a game changer.

  • Chalten Hospitality and Cerro Electrico Provide

    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2014
    by Jonathan Cooper September 1, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and snowboarding on Cerro Electrico, a peak east of Fitz Roy, Patagonia.

  • Nevados Chillan — Journey to the King

    by Lou Dawson August 29, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 29, 2014

    Testing the Marker Kingpin ski touring binding while backcountry skiing in Chile, out of Nevados Chillan and Roccanegra lodge.

  • Backcountry Skiing Photography Tips – Michael Kennedy

    by Guest Blogger August 21, 2014
    by Guest Blogger August 21, 2014

    Photography tips for backcountry skiing in Colorado and elsewhere, Panasonic and Canon cameras used for touring and mountaineering.

  • Jordan’s Gear Pile — #SkiTheBig3, Alaska

    by Jordan White August 18, 2014
    by Jordan White August 18, 2014

    Details about gear choices for Alaska Range ski mountaineering, tips and information about skis, solar power, tents, clothing and more.

  • Backcountry.com Headquarters: Brick and Mortar’s Big Brother

    by Joe Risi August 15, 2014
    by Joe Risi August 15, 2014

    Tour of backcountry.com facilities in Salt Lake City, warehouse of mountaineering and ski gear.

  • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?

    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014

    Extensive article about AT randonnee ski touring gear, including tips tricks and how-to information, backcountry skiing history and culture.

  • Meet the New Black Diamond: Winter Product Count Reduced — CEO Metcalf to Step Down

    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014

    Changes at Black Diamond Equipment will affect backcountry skiing and ski touring gear they offer, they’ll continue with Boundary product line for 2015 2016.

  • WildSnow Girl Fun at Summer OR 2014

    by Lisa Dawson August 11, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson August 11, 2014

    Backcountry ski touring gear for gals and guys at Summer Outdoor Retailer 2014.

  • Mysteries of Pomoca and Dynafit Climbing Skins — Review

    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2014

    Pomoca ski climbing skins, different models can be confusing we try to sort it out for backcountry skiers and touring mountaineers.

  • TR: Horse & Mule Skiing (almost) in Pasayten Wilderness

    by Guest Blogger July 31, 2014
    by Guest Blogger July 31, 2014

    Backcountry travel with horse, mule and skis to Osceola Peak in the Pasayten Wilderness, Washington, attempting to ski peak.

  • Humble Pie Picnic in the Bugaboos

    by Louie Dawson July 28, 2014
    by Louie Dawson July 28, 2014

    Treacherous alpine climbing on the Becky Chouinard route in the Bugaboos, unexpected bad weather in wilderness backcountry.

  • Snowboarder’s Gear List — #SkiTheBig3 Alaska

    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014

    Backcountry gear list for snowboarder Aaron Diamond, SkiTheBig3 Alaska expedition climbed Denali, Hunter and Foraker all in one trip, equipment was key.

  • Black Diamond, Cyberwar and Jornet — Backcountry Ski News July 2014

    by Lou Dawson July 17, 2014
    by Lou Dawson July 17, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and touring news from July 2014, including South America and Black Diamond Equipment, also Kilian Jornet.

  • Beyond the Grand — Bill Briggs Biography

    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2014
    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2014

    Bill Briggs biography, ski mountaineering pioneer who made first ski descent of Grand Teton as well as traverses and history first ascents.

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