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  • Clues on the Arcteryx Airbag Fan Trail

    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 27, 2013

    Press release from software company Arcteryx used to design the blower fan turbine for their avalanche airbag backpack.

  • Mustagh Ata – A Big One

    by Mike Marolt September 25, 2013
    by Mike Marolt September 25, 2013

    Backcountry ski ascent of Mustagh Ata peak in China, 13,000 feet of climbing and ski touring.

  • Alpine Ski Touring Skis — Backcountry Gear Basics

    by Lou Dawson September 18, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 18, 2013

    How-to basics for backcountry ski touring using alpine touring gear, including skis and bindings, also boots, see here for shopping tips and more.

  • Sweetgrass Valhalla – Ski Movie Review

    by Lou Dawson September 11, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 11, 2013

    Review of Valhalla ski movie by Sweetgrass productions, recommended as an introspective art film with plenty of good skiing and riding.

  • Dynafit Radical, Vertical, Comfort Bindings – Brake Removal & Install

    by Lou Dawson September 9, 2013
    by Lou Dawson September 9, 2013

    Removing and installing Dynafit binding brakes is usually an easy project, but it depends on the model.

  • Alpin Magazine Ski Reviews 2012/2013 — 95mm +

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 23, 2013
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 23, 2013

    Alpin Magazine freeride backcountry touring skis, test and review for 2013.

  • Dynafit Speed Radical & Plum Guide – COMPARO

    by Lou Dawson August 16, 2013
    by Lou Dawson August 16, 2013

    Side by side comparison of Plum Guide and Dynafit Speed Radical backcountry skiing bindings, including strength of heel unit and other information.

  • Smartphone Apps for the Backcountry

    by Louie Dawson August 12, 2013
    by Louie Dawson August 12, 2013

    Smartphone app suggestions for backcountry skiing and climbing, weather, guidebook information and many other things.

  • Skadi — First Avalanche Rescue Transceiver “Beacon”

    by Lou Dawson August 9, 2013
    by Lou Dawson August 9, 2013

    History of the avalanche safety beacon transceiver, Skadi was the first effective unit, invented around 1971 by John Lawton and Ed LaChapelle

  • Trimble Part 2 – “Navigator” Phone App

    by Lou Dawson August 7, 2013
    by Lou Dawson August 7, 2013

    Review of Trimble Outdoors Navigator GPS smartphone app, good integration with cloud and desktop, but could use a few improvements.

  • Cobra CXT545 FRS-GMRS 2-Way Radios — Review

    by Lou Dawson August 5, 2013
    by Lou Dawson August 5, 2013

    Review of Cobra FRS/GMRS handheld radio CXT545, good backcountry skiing comm if you get the right price.

  • Backcountry Recreation — A Dance With The Devil?

    by Lou Dawson July 31, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 31, 2013

    Opinion about role of recreation in backcountry wilderness conservation, good or bad, philosophy of land use.

  • National Geographic Map Kit & AllTrails Smartphone App – Review

    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2013

    Review of National Geographic Map Kit, Topo! and All Trails both desktop and smartphone app, for backcountry skiing is underwhelming.

  • WildSnow News Roundup — Splitboard Plumbing

    by Lou Dawson July 22, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 22, 2013

    News at WildSnow website HQ, dog days of summer, bathroom plumbing and the weight of a Prior XTC splitboard for backcountry skiing and riding.

  • Let the (Smart) Games Begin

    by Lou Dawson July 17, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 17, 2013

    Using smartphone for backcountry GPS mapping and navigation, Razr and Galaxy Note, which apps are best and reviewed.

  • RIP Randy Udall – Big Backcountry Skier with the Big Heart

    by Lou Dawson July 7, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 7, 2013

    Eulogy for James Randall (Randy) Udall pioneer backcountry skier and well known environmentalist, died in Wind River Mountains 2013 at age 61.

  • BD Carbon Megawatt 2013-14 — Quiver Arrow of the Week

    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2013
    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2013

    Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt for 2013-14 could be revolutionary in terms of weight performance ratio.

  • Campfire Enclosure Solution

    by WildSnoGirl June 27, 2013
    by WildSnoGirl June 27, 2013

    Creating a backcountry fire ring with a piece of steel culvert, to deal with fire ban restrictions.

  • Mt. Baker, North Ridge Climb

    by Louie Dawson June 24, 2013
    by Louie Dawson June 24, 2013

    Mount Baker North Ridge, trip report of a climb and ski descent of alpine ice and snow.

  • Samsung Smartphone Wants to Stomp Garmin — You?

    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2013
    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2013

    Smartphone for backcountry navigation, gps and camera, perhaps Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will do it for backcountry skiing.

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