Welcome to Louis (Lou) Dawson's backcountry skiing information & opinion website. Lou's passion for the past 50 years has been alpinism, climbing, mountaineering and skiing -- along with all manner of outdoor recreation. He has authored numerous books and articles about
ski touring 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 ski touring news and information here.
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Best wishes for a great climb. It’s wonderful to be able to participate from here in Marcellus, NY
Good luck to everyone! Ty and Colby, we miss you and can’t wait to hear the stories in person.
Hey Lou & Co,
Just wanted to wish all of you the very best (and safest) time on Denali. It’s been a pleasure following your trip thus far; I hope your sat-phone setup works out as planned. I’ll be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Be well & via con Dios…
Ken
BTW gentlemen have the time of your lives!!!
Ullr is watching out for you…I know we talk…anyway travel safe, keep the posts coming.
We are keeping an eye out for you down here in the Elks…now SEND IT!
peace,
Papa Reed
Thanks for sharing, rehabing the knee here in Crested Butte and living vicariously thru y’all. Good Luck!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUIS 3..WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE TURNING 20.
BE SAFE. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, MAMMAM
Godspeed, guys.
It’s been great to follow your posts! We hope you are having good weather and safe travels! How is it adjusting to the “midnight sun” ?
Colby & Trav,
I am traveling along with you via theater of my mind. Awesome adventure. Wishing you an exciting, safe incredibly journey.
Nice pad! The view looks incredible! Enjoying your posts, please keep them coming! Missing you Colb.
“We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started… and know the place for the first time.” t.s.eliot
We are watching your weather, your pathways and your energy! A fabulous trip! Look forward to hearing it all in person. Love from Syracuse!
Ty, Colby and friends: Looks like an amazing adventure … the trip of your life. Enjoy every moment! Look forward to hearing all your tales. Good luck … be safe … have fun.
Stunning starting place!
Good luck guys, be safe and we’ll all be routing for you.
Ty and Colb, I’ll buy you a few rounds at the Riverside when you get back… I bet Louis might too.
Wow- what a view! Posts and pics are pretty incredible- I look forward to reading about your adventures while lying on the beach in Hawaii! Good luck and God bless, I miss you, Ty!
Ken Reiche: Lou emails these posts and photos to us via the sat phone. Then we edit and post them. It’s working well.