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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.

How to test avalanche beacon for safety and ease of operation, get ready for new backcountry skiing season.

Review of book Snow Sense about avalanche safety and hazard evaluation, new 5th edition 2011.

Early season backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering on Mount Baker, Washington state outdoor recreation.

Randonnee race binding such as Dynafit and tech, including Sportiva and ATK can be used for ski touring as well, if you want the super lightweight setup.

Skiers Workout DVD comes recommended, good for all backcountry skiers and ski mountaineers, get healthy and fit.

Avalanche accident and survival on Hayden peak by backcountry skiers who got caught in slide and self rescued.

K2 Rescue Shovel, Backside gear review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering avalanche rescue equipment.

Options in Polartec Neoshell clothing for winter 2011 2012, for backcountry skiing and other mountain sports, including climbing and running.

Trekking Poles by Black Diamond, an amazingly complete line that should have anything you’d ever need in a walking stick.

Mount Jefferson and Mount Rainier backcountry skiing trip report, summer hiking and mountaineering in PNW.

John Muir Trail backcountry skiing trip report, California Sierra mountains ski mountaineering.

Rock climbing on Yak Peak, British Columbia, a trip report from a skier.