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  • Revelstoke Weekend, Dirtbag Style

    by Louie Dawson January 14, 2010
    by Louie Dawson January 14, 2010

    Backcountry skiing Revelstoke Canada and Rogers Pass.

  • Sonnenjoch Ski Tour – WildSnow EU, Day 3

    by Lou Dawson January 12, 2010
    by Lou Dawson January 12, 2010

    Ski touring and backcountry skiing on the Sonnenjoch, Sonnjoch, Langergrund valley, Austria.

  • Mountain Hardware Medusa Gloves with Outdry Waterproofing

    by Lou Dawson January 12, 2010
    by Lou Dawson January 12, 2010

    Review of Mountain Hardware Medusa gloves with Outdry waterproofing.

  • Ortovox 3+ Avalanche Beacon Preview

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 11, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 11, 2010

    Review preview of Ortovox 3+ avalanche rescue beacon.

  • New Black Diamond Efficient Series — The Backcountry Skiing Boots

    by Lou Dawson January 8, 2010
    by Lou Dawson January 8, 2010

    Black Diamond Equipment debuts their Efficient series of backcountry skiing boots and skis. Review.

  • Movement X-Series: Crossing Out the Weight

    by Jonathan Shefftz January 5, 2010
    by Jonathan Shefftz January 5, 2010

    Backcountry skiing ski review of Movement Logic-X.

  • Wild Snow Beacon Reviews — Mammut Barryvox Pulse

    by Jonathan Shefftz December 31, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz December 31, 2009

    Mammut Barryvox Pulse avalanche beacon review for backcountry skiing

  • Comparo — 09/10 Dynafit ST with Previous ST Binding

    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2009
    by Lou Dawson December 29, 2009

    Comparison of Dynafit Vertical ST bindings for skiing the backcountry.

  • Updated: Mount St. Elias — Ski Descents, Red Bull film

    by Lou Dawson December 21, 2009
    by Lou Dawson December 21, 2009

    Movie review, Mount St Elias skiing flick is interesting to watch, but full of hype and inaccurate.

  • Bad Newspaper Reporting About Colorado Avalanche

    by Lou Dawson December 21, 2009
    by Lou Dawson December 21, 2009

    Last Tuesday a Colorado man survived a medium sized Colorado avalanche near Loveland Pass. Subsequent news reports did some heavy breathing over the incident — there must have been a news vacuum at the time. Much to the disappointment of…

  • Winter Survival Lessons for Ski Mountaineering

    by Lou Dawson December 18, 2009
    by Lou Dawson December 18, 2009

    How to survive a night out in the backcountry snow when you don’t have a sleeping bag.

  • Lazy Sunday- Powder Skiing, Sugar, Gear Testing and Avalanches

    by Nick Thompson December 14, 2009
    by Nick Thompson December 14, 2009

    A fun day of backcountry skiing with some exciting avalanche observations.

  • Expansion of Crested Butte Ski Area Nixed

    by Lou Dawson December 11, 2009
    by Lou Dawson December 11, 2009

    Controversial expansion of Crested Butte ski resort into backcountry skiing terrain.

  • WildSnow Mobile HQ — Eagle Cap 711 Pickup Camper

    by Lou Dawson November 19, 2009
    by Lou Dawson November 19, 2009

    Review of Eagle Cap 711 Camper on 2009 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado. Nice size, required a few bug fixes but super useful.

  • Scarpa Skookum — State of Art Tongue Boot

    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2009
    by Lou Dawson November 18, 2009

    Scarpa Skookum backcountry skiing boot, review describing important features.

  • Colorado Weather & Friday Grab Bag

    by Lou Dawson November 13, 2009
    by Lou Dawson November 13, 2009

    New Colorado weather website is perfect for backcountry skiers.

  • That Was Then — This Is Now — Farewell Klein #90

    by Lou Dawson November 6, 2009
    by Lou Dawson November 6, 2009

    My classic Mountain Klein mountain bike gets upgraded to a Trek EX 7.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2009
    by Lou Dawson November 5, 2009

    News about backcountry skiing access and fitness, the necessary stuff for ski touring.

  • Can’t Afford Carbon Fiber? Mod your SCARPA F1s

    by Jonathan Shefftz October 27, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz October 27, 2009

    Modify F1 backcountry skiing boots for randonnee ski mountaineering racing. Step by step how to instructions.

  • Crumpler luggage — Freestanding Edwardian

    by Lisa Dawson October 24, 2009
    by Lisa Dawson October 24, 2009

    Crumpler luggage Freestanding Edwardian full size suitcase is terrific for backcountry skiing travel and more.

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