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  • Saying Goodbye to my Dad: The Ski Trip I Didn’t Take

    by Jonathan Shefftz July 15, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz July 15, 2011

    Eulogy in honor of Melvin Charles Shefftz, obituary for father, skier.

  • Denali Gear Q&A — Everyone Chime In!

    by Lou Dawson July 14, 2011
    by Lou Dawson July 14, 2011

    Advice for climbing and skiing Denali McKinley via West Buttress standard route.

  • So What Is In My Pack Anyway?

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    by Jonathan Shefftz July 8, 2011

    So what’s in your pack for backcountry skiing? Or rather, what’s in my pack? Here is the ski mountaineering gear I found.

  • The Last Ridge — Another (good) 10th Mountain Book

    by Lou Dawson July 6, 2011
    by Lou Dawson July 6, 2011

    The Last Ridge, book review about 10th Mountain Division of WWII, Riva Ridge, Kisaka debacle and Belvedere combat.

  • Voile Vector – Ski Review

    by Anton Sponar June 24, 2011
    by Anton Sponar June 24, 2011

    Backcountry skiing ski review, Voile Vector used for ski mountaineering.

  • Ride It or Lose It – Bellingham, Galbraith

    by Lou Dawson June 23, 2011
    by Lou Dawson June 23, 2011

    Galbraith Mountain at Bellingham Washington is a good example of how land use issues progress for recreation.

  • Mount Baker Corn and Oxygen Fest – TR

    by Lou Dawson June 22, 2011
    by Lou Dawson June 22, 2011

    Mount Baker, Coleman Deming trip report for ski mountaineering location.

  • B&D Ski Crampons Review

    by Scott Nelson June 16, 2011
    by Scott Nelson June 16, 2011

    B&D Ski Crampons review for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering adventures

  • 17th Annual BBQ On The Pass – News

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow June 6, 2011
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow June 6, 2011

    Annual WildSnow BBQ on Independence Pass, Colorado. We ski mountaineer and backcountry ski up there.

  • When the Healing is Done, Challenge Begins

    by Guest Blogger June 3, 2011
    by Guest Blogger June 3, 2011

    Healing in the mountains with backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering.

  • Scarpa Rush Review — Evolution not Revolution

    by Lee Lau May 19, 2011
    by Lee Lau May 19, 2011

    Scarpa Rush backcountry skiing boots, review.

  • Who Climbed Everest First? “Paths of Glory” Book Review

    by Lou Dawson May 18, 2011
    by Lou Dawson May 18, 2011

    Paths of Glory book review, Jeffrey Archer.

  • Scarpa Gea Women’s AT Boots — More Good News

    by Lisa Dawson May 16, 2011
    by Lisa Dawson May 16, 2011

    Scarpa Gea review and news, Lisa Dawson reviews woman specific backcountry skiing boots are better than ever for ski mountaineering.

  • La Sportiva Tech Binding — The Review

    by Lou Dawson May 11, 2011
    by Lou Dawson May 11, 2011

    La Sportiva RT tech backcountry skiing binding is lightweight and interesting, check out our comprehensive review.

  • BCA Airback Backpack, Tony’s Take

    by Guest Blogger May 5, 2011
    by Guest Blogger May 5, 2011

    BCA avalanche airbag Float 30 backpack review, adds safety to backcountry skiing.

  • 5 Point Film Festival Awards Announced

    by Lou Dawson May 3, 2011
    by Lou Dawson May 3, 2011

    5 Point Film Festival Awards 2011.

  • G3 Review, Skis, Binding, Skins, Probe

    by Guest Blogger April 28, 2011
    by Guest Blogger April 28, 2011

    Review of G3 backcountry skiing gear including Zenoxide and Tonic skis, poles, binding.

  • Tonight, First Evening of 5 Point Film Festival

    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2011
    by Lou Dawson April 28, 2011

    Movie reviews for 5 Point Film Festival 2011, amazing quality and subject matter including climbing and skiing adventure, event held each year in Carbondale, Colorado.

  • Cold — Movie Review

    by Lou Dawson April 25, 2011
    by Lou Dawson April 25, 2011

    Cold, movie review, Cory Richards video of first winter ascent Gasherbraum 2.

  • Weminuche Redemption — Colorado Backcountry Skiing Adventure

    by Nick Thompson April 22, 2011
    by Nick Thompson April 22, 2011

    A week of backcountry ski mountaineering and camping in the Weminuche wilderness of Colorado.

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