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  • Ski Touring (And Resort) News Roundup — Late Summer 2021

    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2021
    by Lou Dawson August 20, 2021

    Ski touring and backcountry news roundup for summer 2021 covering land use at ski resorts, Olympic skimo, resort uphill pricetags and more.

  • Summer Backcountry News Roundup 2021

    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2021
    by Lou Dawson June 25, 2021

    Ski touring and backcountry news, summer 2021, Denali, Into the Wild Bus and public lands overrun with users.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — Early Summer 2021

    by Lou Dawson May 3, 2021
    by Lou Dawson May 3, 2021

    Ski touring news, Patagonia surfing vest, crowded traiheads, ski touring housing and more.

  • Ski Touring News — Gear Shortages, Avalanche Stats, Powder Stash Lawsuit

    by Manasseh Franklin November 20, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin November 20, 2020

    Roundup of the latest ski touring news including a CAIC study on avalanche incidents, Covid-induced gear shortages and a public lands lawsuit.

  • Resort Uphill Skiing — A Right or Privilege?

    by Manasseh Franklin December 16, 2019
    by Manasseh Franklin December 16, 2019

    Resort uphill skiing, skier’s rights and resort’s regulations. A breakdown of public land use, monetary gain and why resorts can restrict access.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — Summer 2019 — Housing and the Shredder

    by Lou Dawson July 1, 2019
    by Lou Dawson July 1, 2019

    Ski touring news roundup summer 2019, backcountry and housing, resorts and more.

  • Cascade Backcountry Alliance – Washington State Snowsports Access Advocacy

    by Louie Dawson December 22, 2017
    by Louie Dawson December 22, 2017

    Cascade Backcountry Alliance seeks to improve access for ski touring, as well as safety and parking in Washington state.

  • 2-Way Radio Talk at the Avalanche Safety Event

    by Lou Dawson October 9, 2017
    by Lou Dawson October 9, 2017

    Use of 2-way radio walkie talkies for backcountry ski touring, increasing avalanche safety through communication is essential, BCA Link radio recommended.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — Mid August 2017

    by Lou Dawson August 17, 2017
    by Lou Dawson August 17, 2017

    Ski touring news, glacier skiing on Mount Hood but heatwave in Italy melts summer snow, Utah Avalanche Center hires new director and Eddie Bauer ThinDown.

  • NIMBY Ski Touring and the Local Stash

    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2017
    by Lou Dawson June 14, 2017

    NIMBY issues with ski touring backcountry snow, is your backyard actually yours, or everyone’s ?

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