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  • Black Diamond Carbon 3-piece Whippet — Review

    by Jonathan Cooper June 6, 2013
    by Jonathan Cooper June 6, 2013

    Review of Black Diamond’s Whippet backcountry ski pole, useful for ski mountaineering and splitboarding.

  • Canon Dimunitive A1400 Camera has Viewfinder – First Look

    by Lou Dawson June 5, 2013
    by Lou Dawson June 5, 2013

    Canon A1400 camera has an optical viewfinder, so it is easier to use in bright light such as sunny snow, review.

  • “Snow Travel” Book Review

    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2013
    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2013

    Review of Snow Travel book by Mike Zawaski, excellent how-to for safety while climbing snow and ski mountaineering.

  • Encore Post – Gold in Thar Hills! Finding Stuff On Ski Slopes

    by Guest Blogger May 30, 2013
    by Guest Blogger May 30, 2013

    Finding stuff on backcountry ski trails, lost and found skiing equipment shows in springtime while hiking or ski touring.

  • The Ultimate Mountain Dog “Pukka’s Promise” Book Review

    by Lou Dawson May 28, 2013
    by Lou Dawson May 28, 2013

    Book Review, Pukkas Promise by Ted Kerasote is excellent information about bringing up a dog for the mountains where they love to ski.

  • BCA Bomber Shovel Review

    by Louie Dawson May 22, 2013
    by Louie Dawson May 22, 2013

    Review of the BCA B1 Bomber Avalanche shovel, for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Plum Ski Bindings — They Even Kiss Great

    by Lou Dawson May 9, 2013
    by Lou Dawson May 9, 2013

    Plum backcountry skiing and mountaineering bindings imitate Dynafit tech, with a few variations, see this review.

  • SPOT or InReach? Ruminations from a Satphone Owner.

    by Lou Dawson May 7, 2013
    by Lou Dawson May 7, 2013

    SPOT satellite messenger and inReach SE Delorme SOS emergency beacons for backcountry skiing, also covering satphone issues.

  • Site Visit — Sheep Creek Avalanche near Loveland Pass

    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 26, 2013

    Site visit and evaluation of deadly Sheep Creek avalanche near Loveland Pass, Colorado that killed 5 backcountry skiers snowboarders.

  • Colorado Avalanche Center Publishes Sheep Creek Loveland Report — Annotated Excerpt

    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 24, 2013

    Annotated summary of Colorado Avalanche Center report on Loveland Pass area Sheep Creek Avalanche.

  • Sheep Creek Avalanche near Loveland Pass, Five Dead in Colorado

    by Lou Dawson April 22, 2013
    by Lou Dawson April 22, 2013

    Avalanche near Loveland Pass, Colorado kills 5 backcountry skiers and snowboarders, analysis and opinion.

  • Sheep Creek Avalanche — Press Release from First Responder Mike Bennett

    by Guest Blogger April 22, 2013
    by Guest Blogger April 22, 2013

    First responder Mike Bennett account of Sheep Creek avalanche that killed 5 people near Loveland Pass, Colorado.

  • Haines Glacier Bay Basecamp Day 7

    by Jonathan Cooper April 9, 2013
    by Jonathan Cooper April 9, 2013

    Trip report of backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering in Glacier Bay National Park near Haines, Alaska.

  • Senator Udall’s Alpine Recreation Enhancement Act (We Wish)

    by Lou Dawson March 28, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 28, 2013

    Improvement of recreation opportunities in Colorado backcountry and wilderness.

  • Encore: Wisdom for the Hills — John Evans and Peter Lev

    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 20, 2013

    Mountaineering safety judgement for backcountry skiing and climbing.

  • Weekend on Mt. Shuksan – Ski Mountaineering

    by Louie Dawson March 15, 2013
    by Louie Dawson March 15, 2013

    Backcountry skiing on Mt. Shuksan, in the North Cascades, during an incredible sunny weekend that was perfect for ski mountaineering.

  • ABS Vario 40 — Airbag Pack Review

    by Anton Sponar March 14, 2013
    by Anton Sponar March 14, 2013

    Review of ABS Vario 40 airbag backpack for backcountry skiing avalanche safety.

  • Satphone Blogging — Resurrection

    by Lou Dawson March 13, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 13, 2013

    Satphone and solar electric equipment used to blog from remote location about ski mountaineering in the backcountry.

  • Review – Westcomb Focus LT Hoody & eVent DVL

    by Lou Dawson March 11, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 11, 2013

    Westcomb Focus LT Hoody is the perfect jacket high output days in wet conditions while backcountry skiing.

  • Salomon Quest BC 120 2013/14 — Review

    by Lou Dawson March 1, 2013
    by Lou Dawson March 1, 2013

    Review of Salomon Quest BC 120 sidecountry and backcountry skiing boot for 2012 2013.

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