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– The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog

  • Avalanches
  • Gear Reviews
    • Ski Reviews
    • Boot Reviews
    • Binding Reviews
    • Snowboard Splitboard
    • Book Reviews
    • Avalanche Beacon Reviews
    • Airbag Backpacks
    • Backcountry Electronics
    • Misc Gear Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Tips & Tricks
    • Ski Touring Basics
    • Boot Fitting
    • Fitness & Health
    • Gear Mods
  • Trip Reports
    • Fourteeners
    • Huts – Cabins – Lodges
    • Denali McKinley
    • 8,000 Meter Skiing
  • Stories
    • History
    • Humor
    • Land Use Issues
    • Evergreen Ski Touring
    • Poetry
  • Resources
    • All Posts Listed
    • 100 Recent Comments
    • Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Webcams
    • Ski Weights Comparison
    • Archives of WildSnow.com
    • Authors Page
    • Ski Touring Bindings
      • Trab TR2 Index and FAQ
      • Salomon Guardian & Tracker
      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Silvretta Pure Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
      • Dynafit Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Dynafit Binding Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Page Two
    • History
      • Ski Touring Binding Museum
      • Trooper Traverse Intro & Index
      • Randonnee Ski Touring “AT” ski gear — What is Hip?
      • Chronology
    • Backcountry Skiing Core Glossary
    • Gear Review Policy & Disclosures
  • Ron Perla’s Snow Science Path

    by Jason Albert February 12, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 12, 2023

    Standing on the shoulders of snow scientist Ron Perla, the backcountry community can navigate avalanche terrain to forge a safer path and come home at the end of the day.

  • The Snowpack Picture Up North with Grant Statham

    by Jason Albert February 4, 2023
    by Jason Albert February 4, 2023

    British Columbia’s Snowpack has been touchy this winter, particularly in the Interior. We spoke with Canmore-based avalanche forecaster Grant Statham to better understand in a general sense why this season has been atypical in the Interior.

  • 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.

  • Early January: Being Cautious and Vigilant

    by Jason Albert January 10, 2023
    by Jason Albert January 10, 2023

    Across North America, the snowpack is proving touchy. As January opens up, it remains a time to be cautious and vigilant in the backcountry.

  • Don’t Take An Intro Avalanche Course Just Yet

    by Will McKay January 9, 2023
    by Will McKay January 9, 2023

    Make the most of the time and resources you invest in avalanche education. Hone your basic backcountry skiing skills and fitness level, and prep your brain for the information download before taking that introductory avalanche class.

  • Travelling in Avalanche Terrain During Extremely Cold Weather

    by Avalanche Canada December 22, 2022
    by Avalanche Canada December 22, 2022

    When it comes to traveling in avalanche terrain when the weather is extremely cold, things get a little more complicated and we need to weigh certain steps of our daily process more heavily. Here’s some advice to keep it safe in extreme cold from Avalanche Canada.

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