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  • The Memory — Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013

    Surviving an avalanche, looking back on lessons learned by a backcountry skier mountaineer.

  • Lou’s Avalanche Story

    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson February 19, 2013

    Story of Lou Dawson avalanche in Highland Bowl, 1982 while backcountry skiing and mountaineering.

  • Crested Butte Leads — Other Ski Resorts Follow re Uphill Skiing Issue

    by Joe Risi February 14, 2013
    by Joe Risi February 14, 2013

    Skiing uphill at resorts isn’t exactly ski mountaineering, but it’s fun and a viable alternative for anyone who loves going uphill or down. A master list for uphill skiing at ski resorts in the United States.

  • Bring Your Steak Knives for the Beef – Salomon and Atomic Tech Boots

    by Joe Risi February 13, 2013
    by Joe Risi February 13, 2013

    First look at new freeride backcountry ski boots by Atomic and Salomon, beef is the word and they are tech compatible.

  • TR from our Europe Adventures – Gamskopf, 2205 m

    by Lisa Dawson February 6, 2013
    by Lisa Dawson February 6, 2013

    Backcountry skiing in Austria, Gamskopf near Alpbach is an easy tour with a classic gasthaus.

  • Avalanche Airbag Packs at Outdoor Retailer Trade Show 2013

    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013
    by Nick Thompson February 4, 2013

    Avalanche airbag backpacks, new offerings shown at OR show for 2013 2014, backcountry skiing equipment.

  • Black Diamonds for His Closet

    by Lisa Dawson January 26, 2013
    by Lisa Dawson January 26, 2013

    Black Diamond’s new line of backcountry skiing and climbing clothing for men.

  • Telluride Colorado — GHD Opens Private Land to Skiing — Proposes Resort

    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2013
    by Lou Dawson January 19, 2013

    Telluride Bear Creek owners announce plan for new ski resort in high altitude backcountry.

  • Cold Smoke on Mt. Gibbs, High Sierra

    by Jed Porter January 9, 2013
    by Jed Porter January 9, 2013

    Backcountry ski touring and mountaineering on Mount Gibbs, Sierra Nevada mountains in California.

  • New Colorado Guidebook: ‘Making Turns – Tenmile – Mosquito Range’

    by Lou Dawson January 3, 2013
    by Lou Dawson January 3, 2013

    Making Turns – Tenmile & Mosquito Range, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering guidebook.

  • Snowpulse 2013 Airbag Packs including Lite 35 – Review

    by Nick Thompson December 27, 2012
    by Nick Thompson December 27, 2012

    Snowpulse Lite 35 and Heli 22 review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering avalanche safety airbags.

  • Poutine For Christmas – WildSnow @ Best Ski Town In North America

    by Lou Dawson December 25, 2012
    by Lou Dawson December 25, 2012

    Sidecountry and backcountry skiing at Whitewater ski resort near Nelson, Canada is the powder skiing paradise.

  • Dawn of the Day – Valhalla Mountain Touring

    by Lou Dawson December 20, 2012
    by Lou Dawson December 20, 2012

    British Columbia backcountry powder skiing at Vallhalla Mountain Touring, Selkirk mountains of BC.

  • Crested Butte Uphill Skiing — Public Meeting

    by Lou Dawson December 13, 2012
    by Lou Dawson December 13, 2012

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort uphill skiing policy, public meeting, charging for uphilling and all-day route up mountain.

  • A Rogers Pass Thanksgiving – Backcountry Powder Skiing

    by Louie Dawson December 6, 2012
    by Louie Dawson December 6, 2012

    Backcountry skiing at Rogers Pass, BC, mountaineering and powder, along with Thanksgiving dinner.

  • Deuter Speedlite 30 850 Rucksack — Review

    by Lou Dawson December 4, 2012
    by Lou Dawson December 4, 2012

    Deuter Speedlite 30 850 backpack review, this rucksack will work for all seasons, including skiing.

  • Retro — The State of Dynafit Boots 1994

    by Lou Dawson November 30, 2012
    by Lou Dawson November 30, 2012

    Dynafit Tourlite Tech 3 ski boot from 1994 1995 was history in the making for ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing.

  • K2 Tech Compatible Ski Boots Announced!

    by Lou Dawson November 29, 2012
    by Lou Dawson November 29, 2012

    K2 Pinnacle freeride backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering boots announced.

  • Leash Thong – Dynafit Speed Rad 2012/13 and Sportiva

    by Lou Dawson November 26, 2012
    by Lou Dawson November 26, 2012

    Yet another ski leash mod for lightweight ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing, this time for Dynafit Speed Radical and La Sportiva Spitfire

  • Aftermarket G3 Brakes for Tech Bindings, including Early Dynafit TLT

    by Lou Dawson November 23, 2012
    by Lou Dawson November 23, 2012

    Aftermarket brakes for tech bindings including Dynafit TLT tech superlite, Plum, ATK and others.

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