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2011-12 Pieps DSP Tour avalanche beacon combines a very simple user interface with a marking/masking feature for multiple burials, review.

ARVA Evo3+ offers a three-antenna beacon with basic marking/masking capability for multiple burials. Nicely priced, recommended for most backcountry skiers.

Mammut/Barryvox Pulse avalanche beacon review, amazing technology for safety while backcountry skiing.

Review and test of ABS avalanche airbags for backcountry skiing, freeriding, sidecountry, and ski mountaineering.

PV solar electric install in backcountry skiing cabin by do it yourselfer.

Device to prevent engagement of Dynafit TLT5 buckle, so it stores in a tidy position.

The West Coast backcountry skiing quiver construction enjoys a brief respite today while the Hagan X-Ultra checks in from New England, although this ski will eventually see about half its time on assorted Pacific Northwest volcanoes in the late spring and early summer.

Gervasutti modular hut refuge in Italy, constructed on side of mountain in two days by helicopter.

Building a kitchen area for a hut trailer camping RV, used at high altitude.

Review of CAMP gear for ski touring and backcountry skiing, including randonnee racing and extreme.

Review of Hagan Z 01 Allmountain and Z series backcountry skiing bindings for 2011 2102 ski touring.

Review of the BCA Backcountry Access Float 36 and Float 18 avalanche airbag backpacks for free riding and ski mountaineering.

Telluride proposed mountain hut could be full service such as the hut lodges in Europe, Alps for ski mountaineering.

History of Friends Hut, Colorado. Built for backcountry skiers in memory of Michael Pokress, Robert Pimentel, others.

Backcountry skiers should be prepared for emergencies such as avalanche rescue, first-aid medical care, weather changes, and even a possible benightment.

Salomon Guardian 16 and Atomic Tracker backcountry skiing bindings, first look and mini review.