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WildSnow Website Reboot Seeks Reader Input

by TheEditors OfWildsnow June 15, 2022
written by TheEditors OfWildsnow June 15, 2022

We are beginning the process of developing/designing a new website for WildSnow. While we’re not necessarily looking to rock the boat, we are seeking your input as we consider new ideas, formats, and ways to organize the years of WildSnow content.

We have some thoughts, but we want your input as we move forward. One idea we are exploring is how to feature longer-form stories on the site that have a longer shelf-life than a high-turnover lightning-fast news cycle. In the Google form linked below (and here too), we ask some macro and micro-level questions related to content organization and whether or not we should include video content. With that in mind, as you answer the questions, it might be beneficial to have WildSnow pulled up on the screen to use as a reference.

A screenshot of the WildSnow site.

No matter how the website buildout ensues, we aim to create a clean and uncluttered reader experience.

Thanks for your input and for taking the time to help us out,

WildSnow

PS: we will not be collecting email addresses from those who respond.

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While most of the WildSnow backcountry skiing blog posts are best attributed to a single author, some work well as done by the group.

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wingjut June 15, 2022 - 3:15 pm

I would suggest starting with Bikepacking.com as a source of ideas. They seem to have a good balance of content and advertising in my opinion and their content isn’t too far from Wildsnow.com (trip reports, gear reviews, etc.).

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Jason June 15, 2022 - 5:10 pm

I saw that site suggested on the survey today. It does look compelling with some great content and visuals. Thanks for the tip.

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Jim Milstein June 15, 2022 - 4:13 pm

One of the felicities of Lou Dawson’s Wild Snow was the conversation of the readers in the comments. That, alas, was ditched under the new management. I still like the gear reviews which involve extended use. Quick takes on gear are usually of little value, except to disqualify obvious trash, which needs not to get reviewed at all.

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Matus June 16, 2022 - 6:24 am

Exactly, we need the wizard back!

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Doug June 20, 2022 - 7:53 am

The open comments that the earlier version of wild snow was huge when it came to long term gear reviews. I would highly encourage you to bring that back.

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Cork Nester June 16, 2022 - 6:39 am

Bring back Lou!!!

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Lou Dawson June 16, 2022 - 1:10 pm

Hi Cork and all, I’m still around, been working nearly full time on my memoir. The plan is to appear around here more often as I get into the final stages of book publishing, though that depends on how the novel is going. I can tell you it’s hard, and time consuming, so we’ll see how the blogging goes. Meanwhile, I sure appreciate the job Jason Albert has done. And good to see WildSnow is looking at some changes, since change is the way of the web. We do have a load of still relevant content here, how to keep it available is an interesting question. Please fill out the questioner, and if you’d like to track my doings, my newsletter signup is over at my website LouDawson dot com. Lou

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Stephen June 18, 2022 - 8:24 am

Agreed about Bikepacking.com and more Lou! 😉

(And not closing comments so soon.)

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