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  • Zero Boot Ramp and Feather Weight — Marker Alpinist First Look

    by Lou Dawson May 21, 2018
    by Lou Dawson May 21, 2018

    Review and first look of Marker Alpinist ski touring binding for 2018, light weight and innovative materials, looking good for backcountry.

  • Marker Alpinist — Another “U-Pin” U-Spring Binding

    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2018
    by Lou Dawson January 15, 2018

    First look review of new tech binding from Marker, the Alpinist, appears to be a solid traditional ski touring binding using U-spring U-pin heel.

  • Marker F 12 & F 10 Tour 2011/2012 First Look

    by Lou Dawson October 6, 2011
    by Lou Dawson October 6, 2011

    New 2012 Marker F 12 and F 10 Tour ski bindings for backcountry skiing are improved, review of touring product.

  • Alpinist Magazine — First Issue With New Publisher

    by Lou Dawson May 28, 2009
    by Lou Dawson May 28, 2009

    Case in point: Alpinist Magazine, that wonderful large format pub that tastes and smells of the high alpine, was bought last winter by the same folks who publish Backcountry Magaine. More, they acquired former and famed Climbing Magazine publisher Michael Kennedy as Editor in Chief, meaning my old friend and climbing partner “MK” is charge of making sure the pages look and read as good as we’d expect from such a magazine.

  • Ski Touring Boot Range Of Motion Survey: A Look at Responses

    by Jason Albert January 13, 2023
    by Jason Albert January 13, 2023

    If you are finicky about a boot’s range of motion, you’ve got plenty of options. Here’s a look at some of the information collected from our range of motion survey.

  • Black Crows Ova Freebird: A Review

    by Jason Albert January 11, 2023
    by Jason Albert January 11, 2023

    The Black Crows Ova Freebird presents an 85mm underfoot ski with a friendly personality able to take on big spring skiing objectives and keep the weight to a minimum.   The ski crafters at Black Crows are on their third…

  • Versatile and Sustainable — WNDR Vital 100 Ski Review

    by Aidan Goldie-Ahumada January 14, 2021
    by Aidan Goldie-Ahumada January 14, 2021

    Review of the WNDR Vital 100 Cambered ski, a versatile tool for a variety of skiing conditions. Fun in powder too.

  • Talking it Out With Hadley Hammer — Q&A

    by Manasseh Franklin October 30, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin October 30, 2020

    Conversation with big mountain skier on small boots, big lines, risk in the backcountry and empowering girls to ski.

  • (UPDATED) Flex Compensation Spring Rates — Classic Tech Bindings

    by Lou Dawson March 27, 2020
    by Lou Dawson March 27, 2020

    Testing G3 ZED ski touring binding, evaluating movement of heel unit while walking uphill.

  • Lou’s Ski Touring Visions — 2019

    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2019
    by Lou Dawson January 9, 2019

    New year ski touring predictions for 2019, avalanche safety and ski boots are interesting, but bindings will not be boring.

  • How Did I Do with 2018 New Year Predictions?

    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2019
    by Lou Dawson January 7, 2019

    Results for New Year ski touring predictions 2018, climbing skins, boots, safety and more.

  • Tech Binding — Zero Heel Gap Powder Frustration

    by Lou Dawson June 6, 2018
    by Lou Dawson June 6, 2018

    Difficulty of stepping in to tech bindings such as Dynafit, Marker and others can be due to the ski flexing.

  • Much more than a steep ski: Fischer Transalp 92 CTI Long-Term Review

    by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2025
    by Bergen Tjossem January 31, 2025

    The 23/24 Transalp Pro revamp adds more muscle, durability, and skiability for all terrain, especially steeps. My touring partner and I botched the timing on a morning mission in Colorado’s Gore Range towards the end of last season. After booting…

  • Ski Touring News Roundup – August Beginnings 2018

    by Lou Dawson August 6, 2018
    by Lou Dawson August 6, 2018

    Ski touring news roundup August 2018, avalanche software simulations and K2 ski descent extreme skiing.

  • Jonathan Waterman – Denali Return and Summit Birthday

    by Lou Dawson July 18, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 18, 2016

    Jonathan Waterman returns to climb and ski on Denali 20 years after working with mountaineering rangers and writing his famous books.

  • G3 FINDr102 Ski – ION LT Binding – Review

    by Guest Blogger July 5, 2016
    by Guest Blogger July 5, 2016

    Review of G3 ski touring gear, Findr 102 skis along with ION binding and Alpinist climbing skins, the pure Canadian package does perform.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Audi Power Of 4 Skimo Race

    by Lou Dawson February 28, 2015
    by Lou Dawson February 28, 2015

    Power of 4 skimo rando racing at Aspen, 2015 race report for this ski touring contest.

  • Decade in Review 2014 — WildSnow 100 Most Commented Posts

    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2014
    by Lou Dawson December 31, 2014

    WildSnow.com most commented posts of all time, up to 2015, subject is mostly backcountry skiing and touring, with gear being the predominant item.

  • Lou’s 2014 Prognostications — How Did I Do?

    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2014
    by Lou Dawson December 30, 2014

    Backcountry skiing and touring equipment and gear predictions for 20014, how did we do?

  • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?

    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014
    by Lou Dawson August 12, 2014

    Extensive article about AT randonnee ski touring gear, including tips tricks and how-to information, backcountry skiing history and culture.

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