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  • The Style Scene: Ski Mountaineering

    by Jason Albert November 22, 2021
    by Jason Albert November 22, 2021

    Billy-goating or ski mountaineering? Concluding our series on ski mountaineering and style with Brody Leven, Hilaree Nelson, and Colin Haley.

  • Film review — K2: The Impossible Descent

    by Manasseh Franklin July 23, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin July 23, 2020

    Review of the Red Bull ski film K2: The Impossible Descent featuring Andrzej Bargiel, the first person to ski from the 8611m summit of K2.

  • Hilaree Nelson Q&A — 8K Peak Skier, Athlete, Mom

    by Manasseh Franklin January 3, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin January 3, 2020

    Q&A with Hilaree Neslon, North Face team leader and 8000 meter peak skier on lessons learned over decades of ski mountaineering, favorite expedition gear and tips for aspiring ski mountaineers.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — September 2019

    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2019
    by Lou Dawson September 23, 2019

    Ski touring news roundup, Sept. 2019: death of Davo Karnicar, e-bikes, overtourism, and Norway always comes out ahead.

  • Hut Squatters and Eiger Flyers – Ski Touring News Roundup June 2016

    by Lou Dawson June 21, 2016
    by Lou Dawson June 21, 2016

    Ski touring news around the world, June 2016, skiing 8,000 meter peaks, Eiger, and Vonn drives a race car.

  • Backcountry Ski Touring News Roundup — Broad Peak Skied

    by Lou Dawson July 31, 2015
    by Lou Dawson July 31, 2015

    Ski touring news, July 2015 covering ski mountaineering on Broad Peak and other tidbits from the backcountry world.

  • Shisha Pangma Avalanche Takes Dynafit Athletes Zambaldi & Haag

    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2014
    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2014

    Shisha Pangma Avalanche Takes Dynafit Athletes Zambaldi & Haag, Double8 sought to speed climb and ski 8,000 meter peaks.

  • Avalanche News — Plake Survives Manaslu Slide

    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012
    by Lou Dawson September 24, 2012

    Glen Plake survives Manaslu avalanche but many other perish, backcountry skiing news from the 8,000 meter peaks.

  • Dakine Arc 34L Rucksack – Long Term Review

    by Joe Risi June 14, 2012
    by Joe Risi June 14, 2012

    Year, 1979. Rob Kaplan was probably lounging in flip flops and boardshorts after a “totally radical” Maui windsurfing session. His gear; neon green leash, banana colored seat harness, and adjustable pink footstraps wasn’t up to the abuse he was subjecting…

  • Who Climbed Everest First? “Paths of Glory” Book Review

    by Lou Dawson May 18, 2011
    by Lou Dawson May 18, 2011

    Paths of Glory book review, Jeffrey Archer.

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