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  • BCA Introduces Naxo Ski Touring Backcountry Binding to North American Market

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow July 8, 2003
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow July 8, 2003

    Naxo ski touring binding had a short flight, it had an odd feeling in touring mode and constant durability problems, check out the history.

  • Skiing El Diente Peak, Colorado, May 2003

    by Lou Dawson May 16, 2003
    by Lou Dawson May 16, 2003

    Ski descent of El Diente Peak in Colorado, in 2003 before 14er skiing became popular, ski mountaineering and backcountry adventure.

  • Photography At The Colorado Backcountry Skiing Huts

    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2002
    by Lou Dawson February 22, 2002

    Winter outdoor photography in Colorado is easy if you use the backcountry hut systems in the Aspen and Vail area.

  • Dawson Family Adventure — Wind Rivers Wilderness Backpack 2001

    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2001
    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2001

    Backpacking in the Wind River mountains of Wyoming in 2001, Wilson Lakes adventure for the Dawson WildSnow family, good fishing.

  • Winter Ascent & Snowboard Ski Descent Of Mount Sopris, Colorado

    by Lou Dawson January 18, 2001
    by Lou Dawson January 18, 2001

    Skiing and snowboarding Mount Sopris, Colorado is always a fun goal, check out this nice winter day with plenty of turns by snowboard and ski touring.

  • Wisdom from the Crew — Tips from Backcountry Skiing Vets

    by Lou Dawson March 19, 2000
    by Lou Dawson March 19, 2000

    The tips and tricks you can learn from ski touring experts and veterans are myriad, here are a few that will help your days of backcountry skiing.

  • Executing Public Land Recreation — Lethal Injection Could Take Away Your Fun

    by Lou Dawson March 8, 2000
    by Lou Dawson March 8, 2000

    Recreation on public lands is not a right, and in some cases not even a privilege — read about the forces arrayed against the fun you take for granted in National Forest or Park.

  • Profile & Interview — Michael Kennedy — 1999

    by Lou Dawson November 25, 1999
    by Lou Dawson November 25, 1999

    Alpinist and backcountry skier Michael Kennedy is famous worldwide for his stewardship of Climbing Magazine as well as his mountaineering accomplishments.

  • 1999 Interview with Doug Ward, Pioneer Canadian Extreme Ski Mountaineer

    by Lou Dawson March 26, 1999
    by Lou Dawson March 26, 1999

    Doug Ward interview, extreme ski mountaineer of the 1990s with many amazing descents in Canada.

  • Vail Pass Fee Demo — Weird Science

    by Lou Dawson December 18, 1998
    by Lou Dawson December 18, 1998

    Opinion about Vail Pass fee demo program as well as land use in Colorado for human powered recreation.

  • Battle of the Bulge — Mountaineering past mid-life

    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1996
    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1996

    Battle of the Bulge — Mountaineering past mid-life can be done, albeit with some thought to unique issues.

  • Family, Friends and Steep Corn Snow — The Perfect Zone

    by Lou Dawson May 25, 1994
    by Lou Dawson May 25, 1994

    Skiing Grizzly Peak in the Sawatch Mountains of Colorado, on perfect corn, with family and friends, is the perfect zone.

  • Paying Our Fair Share of Rescue Expense

    by Lou Dawson February 22, 1994
    by Lou Dawson February 22, 1994

    Opinion about backcountry rescue costs and fees, and the issue of insurance as opposed to users being billed for rescue costs or needing insurance.

  • All in the Name? Use of the Word “Extreme” in Snowsports — 1992

    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1994
    by Lou Dawson February 15, 1994

    Extreme skiing has gone through many phases, it began as steep skiing in the Alps, was briefly taken over by the U.S. ski industry, and now is back to its rightful place.

  • Ski Hut Thanksgiving — Colorado Style at Friends Hut

    by Lou Dawson December 20, 1993
    by Lou Dawson December 20, 1993

    Early trip to the Friends Hut, Colorado doing a ski tour to celebrate Thanksgiving in the backcountry mountains.

  • Backcountry Skiers and Boarders Must Address Land Access

    by Lou Dawson November 16, 1993
    by Lou Dawson November 16, 1993

    Access to backcountry land is always an issue for ski touring and backcountry mountaineering, here are some ideas.

  • Telemark or AT Ski Touring — Or Snowboarding?

    by Lou Dawson March 25, 1993
    by Lou Dawson March 25, 1993

    In the 1990s some folks still wondered if it was more fun to ski tour on telemark gear as opposed to latched heel ski touring equipment.

  • Life on the Hood — Mount Hood, Oregon Ski Mountaineering Backcountry Vacation

    by Lou Dawson May 3, 1992
    by Lou Dawson May 3, 1992

    Ski mountaineering and touring on Mount Hood, Oregon is a fun alpine adventure that can combine luxury with descents and climbing, check this trip report.

  • Style Matters — The Art of The Ski Line

    by Lou Dawson April 14, 1992
    by Lou Dawson April 14, 1992

    We backcountry skiers should try our best to leave the mountain as we found it — or to at least leave only ski tracks. On top of that, we should use mechanized transport with care and forethought.

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