Some things must be blogged. The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson after falling and hitting her head on a beginner slope begs the questions. Do you wear a helmet while skiing? Should everyone? Are they really very effective? We’ve been around the block on this one before, but I’m wondering if anyone has any new thoughts on the matter.
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With all the fatal avalanches we’ve seen this season, a good chunk of them at resorts, there is renewed awareness that skiing inbounds doesn’t guarantee 100% safety. Patrollers do a great job keeping our resorts controlled, but avalanches don’t play by the rules. And while my ski crew is always safe and takes precautions, getting my AIARE Level 1 avalanche certification was in order so that I could make good decisions when skiing – either in the Bowl or in the backcountry – without relying on others to make those decisions for me.
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Black Diamond’s new Mohair climbing skins, lighter, better gliding skin for backcountry skiing
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Ski Trab factory visit in Bormio, Italy, ski for ski mountaineering and backcountry skiing
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The 2009 US Ski Mountaineering National Championship presented by Dynafit, will take place Saturday March 21st, with an 8am start, at the JH Mountain Resort. Registration will take place at Teton Mountaineering Friday, March 20th between 5 & 7pm. Entry…
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Special to WildSnow.com from Brian Wickenhauser The two prior years randonnee racing at Loveland ski resort were challenging, due in part to the weather…you ARE competing on the Continental Divide! This past weekend: Same date on the calendar but mild…
