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  • 2020/21 Skialper Buyer’s Guide Review

    by Guest Blogger December 19, 2020
    by Guest Blogger December 19, 2020

    Overview of the the 2021 Skialper Buyer’s Guide, 368 pages of gear and fantastic photographs. Available only in Italian–the language of skiing is universal.

  • A Lifetime of Skiing the Heights — Natural Progression Book Review

    by Lou Dawson December 11, 2020
    by Lou Dawson December 11, 2020

    Review of 8000 meter peak skier Mike Marolt’s book “Natural Progression” including commentary on the definition of skiing from the summit.

  • Beyond Tuckerman — ‘Presidential Skiing’ Q&A

    by Manasseh Franklin October 19, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin October 19, 2020

    A conversation with Kurt Niiler, author of the new Presidential Skiing guidebook, on routes beyong Tuckerman Ravine and Mount Washington.

  • Four WildSnow Writers to Read Now

    by Manasseh Franklin September 7, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin September 7, 2020

    Four WildSnow authors publish full length books this fall. Here’s a preview from Rob Coppilillo, Mike Marolt, Anders Morley and Carolyn Highland.

  • Skialper Magazine 2020 Buyer Guide — Reader Survey

    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2020
    by Lou Dawson January 6, 2020

    Skialper Magazine 2020 Buyer Guide reader survey, translated to English, ski touring statistics and metrics from 2,500 respondents.

  • Book Review — Atlas of the National Parks

    by Lou Dawson November 22, 2019
    by Lou Dawson November 22, 2019

    Book review, Atlas of the National Parks, Jon Waterman gives an incredible rundown of the United States treasure lands.

  • Dead Mountain–Revisiting the Dyatlov Pass Incident

    by Aaron Mattix August 12, 2019
    by Aaron Mattix August 12, 2019

    A ski tourer’s take on the NYTimes bestselling story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident begs the question: how prepared are we really when we head into the backcountry?

  • Training for the Uphill Athlete — First Look

    by Lou Dawson April 10, 2019
    by Lou Dawson April 10, 2019

    Review of the book “Training for the Uphill Athlete,” recommended how-to guide for athletic preparation, cardio and strength training.

  • New Guidebook — North American Extreme Skiing

    by Lou Dawson April 1, 2019
    by Lou Dawson April 1, 2019

    New guidebook covers ski jumping off cliffs, hucking North America, includes first aid and physics, this is a review.

  • Safer Skiing in Norway — Great Minds Think Alike

    by Lou Dawson December 4, 2018
    by Lou Dawson December 4, 2018

    Book review of Safer Skiing in Norway, a guidbook covering 111 ski touring routes that are safer from avalanche danger, the book is recommended.

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