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  • Scott Cosmos II — Gets Me Thinking

    by Lou Dawson February 18, 2014
    by Lou Dawson February 18, 2014

    Overview of Scott backcountry skiing AT boots for 2014/15 including Cosmos and Celeste models, all with improvements.

  • Ulfas, Passeiertal — SouthTyrol (Südtirol) Destination Ski Touring

    by Lisa Dawson February 17, 2014
    by Lisa Dawson February 17, 2014

    Backcountry skiing near the small farming hamlet of Ulfas in South Tyrol, Italy.

  • 30 Years of Dynafit Tech Bindings — Book Review

    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2014
    by Lou Dawson February 12, 2014

    Review of ’30 Years Dynafit Tech Bindings’ brand book but so much more, historical document regarding ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Equal Parts Snow, Sun, Steam, and Pumice: “Early” Season in the Eastern Sierra

    by Jed Porter February 11, 2014
    by Jed Porter February 11, 2014

    Despite a snow drought, fun backcountry skiing is found in the Eastern Sierra mountains.

  • 5 Tips — Avalanche Safety Group Psychology

    by Doug Stenclik February 10, 2014
    by Doug Stenclik February 10, 2014

    Avalanche safety for ski touring has many aspects, but how people interact with each other as well as behave is key to coming back alive, 5 tips.

  • Cilogear Ski Packs 2014 — Review

    by Louie Dawson February 10, 2014
    by Louie Dawson February 10, 2014

    Review of Cilo Gear 30Z ski mountaineering backpack rucksack, and other skiing backpacks that are lightweight and durable.

  • Dirndl Fantasy on the Rotenspitze — SudTirol Backcountry Skiing

    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2014
    by Lou Dawson February 7, 2014

    Ski touring Rotenspitze out of Plan Pfelders in Passeiertal valley, excellent mountaineering in the Alps.

  • Outdoor Retailer 2014 — A Lady’s Eye

    by WildSnoGirl February 4, 2014
    by WildSnoGirl February 4, 2014

    Report about Outdoor Retailer Winter 2014 trade show, focus on backcountry skiing gear and clever outdoor items.

  • Fritschi Vipec Adjustable Toe Pin – Details

    by Lou Dawson January 31, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 31, 2014

    Fritschi Vipec 2014 backcountry skiing touring binding has adjustable toe pin width that is critical for performance of the binding.

  • UBAK Airbag System Adds to the Mix

    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 29, 2014

    UBAK avalanche airbag system works without a backpack, integrates with your alpine mountaineering harness for skiing and more.

  • WildSnow ISPO Awards

    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 27, 2014

    WildSnow trip report from ISPO trade show in Munich, Germany, including Dynafit 30th year party and WildSnow ISPO awards.

  • Winter 2014 Outdoor Retailer — Crazy Stuff

    by Louie Dawson January 24, 2014
    by Louie Dawson January 24, 2014

    Report about Outdoor Retailer Winter 2014 trade show, focus on backcountry skiing gear including latest lightweight skis.

  • WAE Speaker Review

    by Louie Dawson January 23, 2014
    by Louie Dawson January 23, 2014

    WAE Speaker review for use during backcountry skiing and other wilderness recreation such as touring and skimo.

  • Alien 2.0 — Carbon Ski Boot Builds on Scarpa Alien 0 and 1.0

    by Lou Dawson January 22, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 22, 2014

    Review of Scarpa Alien 2.0 full carbon skimo race boot for ski mountaineering and touring, super light and stiff.

  • Scarpa F1 Evo Ski Boot — Revolution or Evolution?

    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 20, 2014

    Review and first look at Scarpa F1 Evo ski touring boot with unique hands-free lean lock and many other features.

  • Lightweight Winner 30 liter Avalanche Airbag Backpack from Scott

    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014

    Alpride avalanche airbag backpack saves weight, standardizes with life preserver cartridge you can air travel with.

  • Fritschi Vipec Factory Tourism

    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2014

    Visit to Fritschi Vipec factory in Switzerland to see how this backcountry skiing binding is made for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • New Dynafit Gear for 2014/15 Continues Trends

    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 10, 2014

    New Dynafit backcountry skiing gear for 2014-15 promises to deliver, Radical 2.0 binding looks excellent, and new boot.

  • Fritschi Visit — Vipec 2014

    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2014

    Review of Fritschi Vipec ski touring binding, a pintech tech unit for backcountry and piste, ski mountaineering first available in2014.

  • ION G3 Tech (Pintech) Binding 2014 — First Look Review

    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2014
    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2014

    Review and first look at G3 backcountry skiing freeride binding for skimo and touring, innovative tech binding for 2014.

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