Discovery of Japan Niseko, Hokkaido for powder skiing, early publication by Paul Parker and Yvon Chouinard no doubt started the current frenzy.
History
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A nod to the Ramer Echo Avalanche Transceiver, a 1980s ski touring gem of a transceiver that’s lightweight with long battery life.
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Uphill skiing Aspen Mountain Ajax in 1961, it was a thing. At lest for one ski tour guy.
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History of skiing west side of Pyramid Peak, Colorado, 1988 first descent is called Basket Weaver, extreme descent on west side.
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Cripple Creek Backcountry podcast covers hut history and culture in Colorado, brilliant things are happening.
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Ski descent of Mount Sneffels, Colorado, using Wright Cabin in Yankee Boy Basin, early 1980s Colorado ski mountaineering history.
