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Independence Pass Open Today in Colorado! (May 24 2005)

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The famous Pass opened a few days early! Thank you CDOT! Now for a few weeks of prime backcountry skiing at one of the best locations in the western United States for spring ski mountaineering. And remember, if you head up, my guidebook has all the details.

Posted by Lou on May 24, 2005 | Filed Under Backcountry Skiing, Book Reviews 

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Welcome to Louis (Lou) Dawson's backcountry skiing information and opinion website. Lou's passion for the past forty years has been alpinism, climbing, mountaineering and skiing -- along with all manner of outdoor recreation. He has authored numerous books and articles about backcountry skiing and is well known as the first person to ski down all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks, otherwise known as the Fourteeners! Books and free back country information here, and tons of Randonnee rando telemark info.

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