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  • ISMF Bans After-Market Rando Race Heels

    by Jonathan Shefftz October 23, 2009
    by Jonathan Shefftz October 23, 2009

    Randonnee backcountry skiing race gear rules, boots and bindings.

  • What Fuels the North American Sidecountry Skiing Explosion?

    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2009
    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2009

    Factors that have increased the popularity of sidecountry backcountry skiing.

  • Sugar Bowl CA Joins With Guide Service = Backcountry Adventure Center

    by Craig Dostie October 20, 2009
    by Craig Dostie October 20, 2009

    Alpine Skills International (ASI) and Sugar Bowl ski area team up to provide backcountry skiing adventure close to the lifts.

  • Backcountry Skiing Core Glossary

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow October 17, 2009
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow October 17, 2009

    Words and definitions glossary for backcountry and freeride skiing, as well as ski mountaineering, touring and extreme.

  • Osprey Travel Pack — Meridian 22 Inch Carryon

    by Lou Dawson October 14, 2009
    by Lou Dawson October 14, 2009

    Osprey makes terrific luggage and backpacks for airline travel or backcountry skiing. This bag could do both.

  • WildSnow Denali 2010!

    by Lou Dawson October 1, 2009
    by Lou Dawson October 1, 2009

    Climb and ski Denali, Mount McKinley expedition requires the right gear, skills, fitness. Should be Alaska fun.

  • Fowler Hilliard Burns – Photos and Thoughts

    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 29, 2009

    Update, this in from 10th Mountain Huts: 10th Mountain plans to rebuild the Fowler Hilliard Hut beginning as soon as conditions allow next summer. The hut was insured to recently submitted replacement values and we hope the insurance disbursements will…

  • The Meeting Film Festival Aspen — WildSnow Take

    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 28, 2009

    The fifth annual Meeting film festival in Aspen continued their now venerable tradition of getting as many ski and snowboard films together as possible, in one place, early season.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup — RIP Alaskan Ski Train and F-H Hut

    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2009

    As of this writing it appears the Grandview Ski Train in Alaska has been canceled. Talk about a tragedy, since the 1950s this historic train has been running a trip or two every year in early spring from Anchorage to…

  • Black Diamond Power Play — Overview of the BD Power Series Skis

    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2009

    2009-2010 Black Diamond Power Series Skis review, great skis for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

  • First Snow on Mount Sopris — And Magellan Triton GPS Camera Test

    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2009

    Been evaluating a Magellan Triton 2000 GPS, the unit has a built-in 2 megapixel camera that’s not that impressive in terms of quality, but nonetheless kind of cool to have in a pinch. Shot below is Mount Sopris (near here,…

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup — More or Less Wilderness?

    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2009

    Debate is still hot on the “Hidden Gems” wilderness proposal. A lot of people have realized that you can’t mountain bike in legal Wilderness, nor build mountain huts using special use permits, nor in some instances (policy is still being…

  • Edge of Never & Swift Silent Deep — A Study in Video Contrast

    by Lou Dawson September 8, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 8, 2009

    When the new Jackson Hole epic tale “Swift Silent Deep” opened in our WildSnow HQ home theater, the contrast between its stealthy ethos to the Glen Plakes and other names in Edge of Never was immediately obvious.

  • Colorado Mountain Bikers Push Wilderness Alternative

    by Lou Dawson September 4, 2009
    by Lou Dawson September 4, 2009

    Mountain biking is illegal in designated Wilderness. Other styles of land management may be able to conserve the land but allow recreation such as bicycles or motorized use.

  • Garmont (Radium) Backcountry Skiing Boots — Parker’s Beta

    by Paul Parker September 2, 2009
    by Paul Parker September 2, 2009

    Paul Parker share insider tips and information about how Garmont Radium and other backcountry skiing boots are sized and made.

  • K2 Coomback Backcountry Ski Review

    by Louie Dawson August 14, 2009
    by Louie Dawson August 14, 2009

    Review of k2 Coomback ski, new version of Coomba and Antipiste. Conclusion is this ski is perfect for backcountry skiing. Light for its width, skis well, terrific.

  • Sweetie Shwag

    by Lisa Dawson August 13, 2009
    by Lisa Dawson August 13, 2009

    Gear review covering I/O Bio merino wool, Sock Guy socks, Badger, and Action Wipes. All good gear for backcountry skiing, mountain biking or what have you in the outdoors.

  • Silvretta Saas Fee Cable Binding for Ski Touring — 1960s

    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2009
    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2009

    In the history of alpine touring AT ski bindings, the Silvretta Saas Fee is an interesting ancestor that combined cable with mechanical toe pivot, circa 1960s.

  • Backcountry Skiing News Roundup – Thunderbolt, Roadless, More

    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2009
    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2009

    Backcountry skiing news including Colorado roadless rules, and Thunderbolt trail in

  • Ten Tips for Randonnee AT Backcountry Skiing Newbies

    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2009
    by Lou Dawson August 4, 2009

    Tips tricks and techniques for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering, terrific stuff if you’re new to the sport or to share with your newbie friends.

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