Christmas

I’m tempted to name today as 1/1/01 A.D., as in “After Davenport.” I just got an advance copy of Dav’s new book “Ski The 14ers” — and that’s (nearly) how earth shattering I believe this is as a mountaineering publication.…

Various backcountry activities comprise the WildSnow lifestyle, including acquiring elk meat.

I played journalist this morning and did a quick phone interview with Chris Davenport: Davenport makes a hop turn off the summit of 14,042 foot Ellingwood Peak, looking at Blanca Peak. Lou: “Okay Chris, how is the fourteener book coming?”…

The new pub is amazing, basically a coffee table 14er book with enough 14er ski porn to keep you amped for ten seasons. Chris emailed me and said they’re shooting for a Christmas release. That would indeed be the “hot track,” but knowing Chris Davenport I wouldn’t expect anything less!

News about backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering including avalanche safety and climate issues.

At the invitation of Salewa (parent company of Dynafit), I’m headed over to Europe in about a week to attend the Dynafit hosted annual product launch of ski touring gear.