Michael Ybarra’s review of No Way Down, by Graham Bowley which describes the scores of deaths that occur on K2 with disturbing regularity.
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The only thing missing from Lindsey Vonn ski workout is a nice 12,000 vertical foot skin climb. Or perhaps she did that before they shot the video, as a warmup?
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Snowboard Bell Cord Couloir on Maroon Bells Peaks, Colorado is difficult but fun mountaineering and snow climbing, check this trip report.
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Trip report for NOLS Wind River Mountaineering Course in 2007, glacier travel and rock climbing rounded out an amazing experience in getting along with strangers and cooking.
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Book review of Tom Turiano Teton Skiing, historical take on ski mountaineering, touring and snowboarding in the Wyoming backcountry.
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Review of “Avalanche Aware” book by John Moynier, excellent compact guidebook for backcountry avalanche safety for skiers, snowboarders and other winter recreation.