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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
  • On Skiing with Dogs

    by Dr Alex Lee January 17, 2023
    by Dr Alex Lee January 17, 2023

    A person’s best friend. You know where we are going: dogs in the backcountry. Many words come to mind, like liability, poop, sit, stay, treat, dog-person, and cat-person. But damn, they are lovable. Do they belong out there with us?

  • The Yin & Yang of Backcountry Skiing and Wildfires

    by Jason Albert September 11, 2022
    by Jason Albert September 11, 2022

    Research suggests burned forests lose snow sooner. But burns also open up new terrain for easier exploration and wide open turns for backcountry skiers. A quick look at this yin and yang of skiing in the new West.

  • Do We Need a Collective Backcountry Voice?

    by Jason Albert August 4, 2022
    by Jason Albert August 4, 2022

    With more winter backcountry users and a scarcity of good snow and terrain, is it time for a unified voice to mitigate conflicts?

  • A Glimpse at the Teton Bighorn Sheep & Winter Backcountry Travel Survey Results

    by Jason Albert July 8, 2022
    by Jason Albert July 8, 2022

    As the Teton sheep debate evolves, a survey captures winter backcountry skier and climber sentiment. Read up on the findings.

  • Update: Bighorn Sheep and Backcountry Skiers/Riders in the Tetons

    by Jason Albert April 26, 2022
    by Jason Albert April 26, 2022

    The issues surrounding the Teton’s bighorn sheep and winter backcountry users enters a new phase as Grand Teton National Park calls for Public Comments.

  • Not all heroes wear capes: Packing out the Poo

    by Jason Albert March 8, 2022
    by Jason Albert March 8, 2022

    It’s time, to talk about poop in the backcountry. What about simply packing it out? Is anyone out there a pack-it-out hero without a cape?

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