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  • Helicopters, Almond Milk, and Backcountry Artifacts — Whole Foods Comes to Town

    by Joe Risi August 16, 2012
    by Joe Risi August 16, 2012

    Joe Risi travels to the grand opening of Roaring Fork Whole Foods featuring backcountry skis in their store design.

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    by Lisa Dawson August 15, 2012
    by Lisa Dawson August 15, 2012

    Outdoor Retailer trade show women’s specific product highlights for backcountry skiers and outdoor athletes, summer 2012.

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    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2012
    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2012

    General information about picking shovels for backcountry skiing and touring, a good idea is to own a few different sizes and weights.

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    by Joe Risi August 1, 2012
    by Joe Risi August 1, 2012

    Long term test of the Scarpa Rush backcountry skiing boot, excellent value.

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    by Lou Dawson July 26, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 26, 2012

    G3 Alpinist High Traction Skins looking to be an interesting development in backcountry skiing and mountaineering gear for touring.

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    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 25, 2012

    Road access for backcountry recreation is an important issue for skiers, hikers, climbers and more.

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    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 9, 2012

    Mount Adams southwest chutes, trip report ski mountaineering, Washington and Oregon, Pacific Northwest volcanoes.

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    by Lou Dawson July 4, 2012
    by Lou Dawson July 4, 2012

    Climbing Denali Mount McKinly and dealing with human waste, Clean Mountain Cans and privvys.

  • Big Bucks Spent for Outdoors – Industry Association Numbers

    by Lou Dawson June 26, 2012
    by Lou Dawson June 26, 2012

    Outdoor Industries report for 2012 has interesting numbers about backcountry recreation.

  • Gold Creek Circumnavigation – PNW Report from Louie

    by Louie Dawson June 25, 2012
    by Louie Dawson June 25, 2012

    Backcountry skiing Snoqualmie Pass area, Washington, spring corn snow and mountaineering.

  • Tourism in Toyland

    by Lisa Dawson June 22, 2012
    by Lisa Dawson June 22, 2012

    Big toys in a big country: large RV’s, trucks and pontoon boats travel across the USA.

  • Dakine Arc 34L Rucksack – Long Term Review

    by Joe Risi June 14, 2012
    by Joe Risi June 14, 2012

    Year, 1979. Rob Kaplan was probably lounging in flip flops and boardshorts after a “totally radical” Maui windsurfing session. His gear; neon green leash, banana colored seat harness, and adjustable pink footstraps wasn’t up to the abuse he was subjecting…

  • Dynafit Vulcan Free Touring Backcountry Ski Boots — On Snow Review

    by Lee Lau June 8, 2012
    by Lee Lau June 8, 2012

    Review and testing of Dynafit Vulcan backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering boot, focused on free skiing for 2012 2013.

  • If You’ve Got The Money, Honey, You Can Have our Land

    by Lou Dawson June 8, 2012
    by Lou Dawson June 8, 2012

    Land Exchange Issues in Colorado including Two Shoes and , Federal Land for Private.

  • Boiling the Batteries — WildSnow Field HQ Tiny House

    by Lou Dawson June 7, 2012
    by Lou Dawson June 7, 2012

    Tiny house solar battery equalization and maintenance, boiling the batteries so they provide good performance for year-around use in the backcountry.

  • Honest Puffery – Mountain Equipment Xero Down Jacket

    by Lou Dawson June 5, 2012
    by Lou Dawson June 5, 2012

    Review of Mountain Equipment Xero down jacket for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Salomon Guardian Ski Binding 2012/13 – Exposed

    by Joe Risi May 30, 2012
    by Joe Risi May 30, 2012

    Salmon Guardian 16 real world weights and complete breakdown for skiers and alpinists.

  • Low Mass Soft Shells – A Triad Shootout

    by Lou Dawson May 22, 2012
    by Lou Dawson May 22, 2012

    Comparison of Westcomb Shift, Dynafit Patroul and Mountain Equipment Firefox lightweight shell jackets.

  • Johnny C – Jordan’s Crush

    by Guest Blogger May 21, 2012
    by Guest Blogger May 21, 2012

    Jordan White reviews Folsom’s Johnny C ski for backcountry skiing and ski touring in Hokkaido, Japan.

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    by Guest Blogger May 16, 2012
    by Guest Blogger May 16, 2012

    The concluding trip report of Robert Suminsby’s five day Haute Route trip, backcountry skiing from Chamonix to Zermatt.

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