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  • Plum Guide Tech Binding: First Impressions

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 25, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 25, 2011

    Plum Guide backcountry skiing tech binding, review for ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Guess That Austrian ‘Pastry’

    by Lou Dawson January 18, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 18, 2011

    Large portion of classic meal after ski touring in Austria.

  • Element Avalanche Beacon from Barryvox Preview

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 12, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 12, 2011

    Element Avalanche Beacon from Barryvox Preview

  • Boots of Italy Part One – Scarpa Mountain Scarpone

    by Lou Dawson January 11, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 11, 2011

    Scarpa backcountry skiing boots and mountain boots, how the shoes are made in Italy.

  • Perfect Weather on the Tofana de Rozes, Dolomites, Italy

    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2011
    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2011

    Backcountry skiing on Tofana De Rozes, Dolomites, Italy.

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    by Jonathan Shefftz January 5, 2011
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 5, 2011

    Backcountry ski review, Movement Logic x Series perform but save weight.

  • Gear Tidbit: Black Diamond Quiver Arrows (Skis)

    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2010

    Backcountry skis from Black Diamond Equipment, Drift and Megawatt weight and information.

  • Here in Colorado, Avy Danger in the Red Zone

    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 23, 2010

    We’ve been measuring our high country snow in feet rather than inches during a storm flow that’s been going on for days now. The big white pile is coming in dense and wet, in places overloading a weaker midpack. According…

  • Scarpa Mobe — High Powered Tour Weapons

    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010
    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010

    Review of Scarpa Mobe backcountry skiing boots for ski mountaineering or extreme skiing.

  • Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Beacon Review – Production Model Follow-Up

    by Jonathan Shefftz December 21, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz December 21, 2010

    Ortovox 3+ beacon transceiver beeper review and evaluation for backcountry skiing and avalanche safety.

  • “Modena Gap,” Other Private Land Bypasses in Bear Basin, Telluride?

    by Lou Dawson December 17, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 17, 2010

    Bear Basin backcountry skiing in Telluride, is is possible with private land owned by Thomas Chapman and others?

  • Thomas Chapman — Bear Creek Telluride — His Story

    by Guest Blogger December 13, 2010
    by Guest Blogger December 13, 2010

    Thomas Chapman explains his position with Bear Creek land near Telluride, regarding land exchanges, open space, Wilderness, and other issues.

  • Book Review, Beyond the Mountain, Steve House

    by Lou Dawson December 6, 2010
    by Lou Dawson December 6, 2010

    Book review of Beyond the Mountain by Steve House. Includes philosophy and blow-by-blow.

  • Backcountry Skiing Binding Alpine Mode Flex Tests — updated Late November 2010

    by Lou Dawson November 29, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 29, 2010

    AT binding flex torque rolling deflection testing, backcountry skiing related using AT boots, Marker wins, Dynafit close second.

  • Dynafit Inserts Tech Tip — What To Do When Glue Filled

    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2010

    Dynafit backcountry skiing binding inserts, prevent damage and spinners by clearing insert before inserting screw.

  • Dynafit Packs: Teching It To The Max

    by Jonathan Shefftz November 26, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz November 26, 2010

    Dynafit provides an innovative series of backcountry skiing backpacks, check out this review.

  • “Tech” Binding Summary Chart

    by Jonathan Shefftz November 16, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz November 16, 2010

    Summary of available tech type backcountry skiing bindings.

  • Not a Book, It is an Icon — Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America

    by Lou Dawson November 11, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 11, 2010

    Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America, book review for backcountry skiers and ski mountaineering.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson November 3, 2010
    by Lou Dawson November 3, 2010

    Backcountry skiing news roundup, election results, custom skis and more.

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    by Lou Dawson October 29, 2010
    by Lou Dawson October 29, 2010

    Backcountry skiing in Montezuma Basin, Colorado

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