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  • Sanctified Movie Review

    by Lou Dawson November 9, 2005
    by Lou Dawson November 9, 2005

    Review of Sanctified film, is this green bias too much or just enough?

  • Does your (climbing skin) tail flap? Try the Rat Tail

    by Lou Dawson November 8, 2005
    by Lou Dawson November 8, 2005

    Rat Tail climbing skin tail attachment system for backcountry skiing touring, solid attachment wins through difficult situations, easy to make at home.

  • Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall Of Fame – Lou Inducted

    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2005
    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2005

    Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall Of Fame – Lou Dawson induction 2005 for being first to ski all Colorado 14,000 foot peaks, 14ers, as well as other qualifications.

  • $1,000 Backcountry Skier – Continued

    by Lou Dawson October 21, 2005
    by Lou Dawson October 21, 2005

    Ski touring on a budget is easy if you shop around, check out our tips and information for getting backcountry skiing gear at lowest prices.

  • Backcountry Skiing Rating System

    by Lou Dawson October 17, 2005
    by Lou Dawson October 17, 2005

    Backcountry Skiing and ski touring Rating System, D System gets many changes and edits.

  • Wind Rivers Story — Backpack 2005 — Cirque of the Towers

    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2005
    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2005

    Back packing in Wind Rivers, Wyoming, exploring nostalgic NOLS locations.

  • Backcountry Clothing Ideas and Experiences from Wind River Backpacking

    by Lou Dawson September 2, 2005
    by Lou Dawson September 2, 2005

    Backpacking in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, clothing ideas and tips.

  • Tweakitup – Is it a Guy Thing? Space Shuttle Repairs Get Me Thinking

    by Lou Dawson August 3, 2005
    by Lou Dawson August 3, 2005

    They say it is. Many of us like to fix things; mod things; tweak things. I like it when a pack breaks in the wilderness and we sew it back together with fishing line. I like it when my Jeep…

  • Climb Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado Fourteener

    by Lou Dawson July 11, 2005
    by Lou Dawson July 11, 2005

    Test Scarpa boots and Climb Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado Fourteener

  • Sleeping Bags for the Backcountry– Marmot Fusion (June 29, 2005)

    by Lou Dawson June 29, 2005
    by Lou Dawson June 29, 2005

    Marmot sleeping bags review for summer camping and winter backcountry skiing and touring.

  • 4-Wheeling Billings Canyon — A Day Off from Skiing

    by Lou Dawson May 12, 2005
    by Lou Dawson May 12, 2005

    While waiting for the backcountry snow to settle in the highcountry, we headed down to Grand Junction, Colorado yesterday to wheel our

  • Northwest Backcountry Skiing Race and Greg Hill Vertical Quest

    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2005
    by Lou Dawson May 2, 2005

    Silver Skis race re-enactment on Mount Rainier and report about Greg Hill and Andrew McLean ski touring and mountaineering.

  • Backcountry Skiing Boots – The Fuss Continues

    by Lou Dawson April 29, 2005
    by Lou Dawson April 29, 2005

    DIN standard for randonnee boots and Marble pictures for backcountry skiing

  • Garmont Backcountry Skiing Boot Mods

    by Lou Dawson April 10, 2005
    by Lou Dawson April 10, 2005

    Garmont AT boot modifications for backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering

  • Hamish Gowans — Winter Colorado Fourteeners Climbing Weblog

    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2005
    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2005

    Hamish Gowans attempted to winter climb all Colorado 14,000 foot peaks in one calendar winter. He failed in his mission but did quite well in terms of what he did accomplish.

  • Mount Princeton Backcountry Ski Descent – Colorado Fourteeners

    by Lou Dawson April 4, 2005
    by Lou Dawson April 4, 2005

    Mount Princeton Backcountry Ski Descent – Colorado Fourteeners

  • Cultural Diversity in the Backcountry (March 23, 2005)

    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2005
    by Lou Dawson March 23, 2005

    I was personally grieved when I heard about the awful explosion and fire at Colorado’s snowmobile oriented Electric Mountain Lodge this past Saturday. The fire leveled the 15,000 square foot building and killed three children, members of an extended family

  • Interview With Avalanche Survivor Who Used Avalung

    by Lou Dawson March 22, 2005
    by Lou Dawson March 22, 2005

    First person interview account of backcountry avalanche survival due to use of Black Diamond Avalung, deep burial for 20 minutes and amazing recovery.

  • Trucks and Cars for Backcountry Skiing – Tip Number 8

    by Lou Dawson March 21, 2005
    by Lou Dawson March 21, 2005

    Tips for safe ski touring in the backcountry anywhere in the world, including info on setting up automobiles for trailhead driving.

  • 10 Tips for Spring Backcountry Skiing — #3

    by Lou Dawson March 15, 2005
    by Lou Dawson March 15, 2005

    10 Tips for Spring Backcountry Skiing and ski touring in the mountains, including sunscreen and hats.

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