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  • Slogging Through the Power of Four and Two Ski Mountaineering Race

    by Manasseh Franklin March 3, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin March 3, 2020

    The Power of Four and Power of Two ski mountaineering races are the real deal. M gives the play by play, right from the skin track.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Power of Four 2017

    by Lisa Dawson February 26, 2017
    by Lisa Dawson February 26, 2017

    Power of 4 skimo rando racing at Aspen, 2017, results for this ski touring contest.

  • Power of Four Rando Racing ‘Spectations — 2016

    by Lou Dawson February 29, 2016
    by Lou Dawson February 29, 2016

    Power of Four skimo rando race in Aspen is the most brutal and fun contest in North America, check out our 2016 report.

  • World Class Skimo Racing near WildSnow HQ — Power of Four this Saturday

    by Lou Dawson February 25, 2016
    by Lou Dawson February 25, 2016

    Power of Four ski mountaineering skimo race 2016 promises exciting spectation or participation, with world class athletes in ski touring fast mode.

  • Aspen Uphill Festival & Audi Power of Four Skimo Race

    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2015
    by Lou Dawson March 2, 2015

    Audi Power of Four ski mountaineering race 2015, held along with Aspen Uphill Festival, report and opinion by Lou Dawson.

  • Garmont Masterlite Boot Review — Power of Four Rando Race

    by Anton Sponar March 23, 2011
    by Anton Sponar March 23, 2011

    Garmont Masterlite backcountry skiing ski mountaineering boot is an excellent lightweight choice.

  • Best Ski Mountaineering Race in North America? Power of Four, it Happened

    by Lou Dawson March 7, 2011
    by Lou Dawson March 7, 2011

    Power of Four ski mountaineering race in Aspen includes real backcountry skiing.

  • A Discussion with Jerry Johnson on the Power of Social Media

    by Jason Albert January 19, 2023
    by Jason Albert January 19, 2023

    Social media and outdoor sport: so many angles to take. We spoke with backcountry skier/ice climber and Montana State professor Jerry Johnson to learn more about his perspective on this dynamic and highly influential medium.

  • Four Hidden Features to Make the Most of CalTopo.

    by Austin Mallet September 30, 2022
    by Austin Mallet September 30, 2022

    As a navigation tool, CalTopo offers a complex feature set that sometimes takes time to hone. With a little savvy, CalTopo offers some hidden gems to make backcountry skiing/riding trip planning more useful. Here are three specific features to dial in your ski and winter climbing plans.

  • Finding my power boot: The Fischer Transalp Pro

    by Jason Albert December 29, 2021
    by Jason Albert December 29, 2021

    If you’re looking for a happy (maybe even ecstatic) middle place where skiability and skinnability reign, Fischer’s Transalp Pro is a winner.

  • Power of 2, Power of 4, 2018 – Impressive Skimo Turnout

    by Lisa Dawson March 4, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson March 4, 2018

    2018 results from Aspen Snowmass ski mountaineering races: Power of Two and Power of Four.

  • New 2012-13 Garmont PowerLite AT Boot Series

    by Scott Nelson January 8, 2012
    by Scott Nelson January 8, 2012

    Review firstlook of Garmont Powerlite backcountry skiing boots for 2011 2012.

  • Scarpa Mobe — High Powered Tour Weapons

    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010
    by Lee Lau December 22, 2010

    Review of Scarpa Mobe backcountry skiing boots for ski mountaineering or extreme skiing.

  • Ski Arpa, Chile – Backcountry Skiing with Leg Power

    by Jordan White August 23, 2010
    by Jordan White August 23, 2010

    Backcountry Skiing South America Ski Arpa in Chile, The Endless Season

  • Forest Service Trashes Davenport Fourteener Movie – He’ll Try Again

    by Lou Dawson May 4, 2007
    by Lou Dawson May 4, 2007

    But even the darkest cloud has the potential to produce beautiful powder. Thus, sooner or later I suspect we’ll see a movie about Davenport’s fourteener project. I’m sure it will be enjoyable, even award winning — and perhaps better than the original cut by focusing even more on the personal, spiritual and wilderness aspects of Colorado ski alpinism.

  • Ski Descent and Climb – Fourteeners Oxford & Belford – Colorado

    by Lou Dawson April 9, 2007
    by Lou Dawson April 9, 2007

    Louie and I traveled over to Leadville, Colorado and camped at the Vicksburg trailhead in position for skiing mount Mount Oxford and Mount Belford.

  • US Forest Service Nixes Davenport Fourteeners Movie

    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2006
    by Lou Dawson November 27, 2006

    When I set out to climb and ski all of Colorado’s 14ers last winter, my goal was singular; to challenge my skills and abilities with a difficult goal.

  • Chris Davenport Fourteener Movie – on its way

    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2006
    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2006

    Don’t know when premier or release is scheduled for the Chris Davenport fourteeners flick, but check out the trailer on film maker Ben Galland’s website. I was hoping for a modern ski film that told a story, mixed with dynamic…

  • Climb Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado Fourteener

    by Lou Dawson July 11, 2005
    by Lou Dawson July 11, 2005

    Test Scarpa boots and Climb Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado Fourteener

  • Hamish Gowans — Winter Colorado Fourteeners Climbing Weblog

    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2005
    by Guest Blogger April 6, 2005

    Hamish Gowans attempted to winter climb all Colorado 14,000 foot peaks in one calendar winter. He failed in his mission but did quite well in terms of what he did accomplish.

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