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Monthly Archives

October 2015

  • Ski Touring Backcountry News Roundup — Greece, Arcteryx & More

    by Lou Dawson October 31, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 31, 2015

    Ski touring news from Tecnica, Arcteryx along with books and Greek springtime ski vacation suggestions.

  • Backcountry Skier’s and Rider’s Code of Ethics

    by TheEditors OfWildsnow October 30, 2015
    by TheEditors OfWildsnow October 30, 2015

    Code of ethics for backcountry skiers covers appropriate behavior that helps everyone get along while skiing or mountaineering.

  • Dynafit Superlite 2 — Part 2: Widen the Brake

    by Lou Dawson October 29, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 29, 2015

    Widen ski brake for Dynafit Superlite 2 ski touring binding, welding and bending the stopper arms.

  • Dynafit Superlite 2 — Install That Badboy DIY

    by Lou Dawson October 28, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 28, 2015

    Review and mount of Dynafit Superlight 2, how to install at home and information about brakes and adjustment.

  • Soul of Wilderness by Baldwin and Bily — Book Review

    by Lou Dawson October 27, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 27, 2015

    Soul of Wilderness by John Baldwin and Linda Bily is a wonderful testament to the North American coastal mountains and exploring those lands on skis.

  • Turbocharge Your Trailhead Beacon Check

    by Lisa Dawson October 26, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson October 26, 2015

    Four simple steps to make sure everyone in your ski touring group knows how to use their avalanche beacon.

  • WildSnow Weekend — Groovin’ Pumpkin Soup

    by Lisa Dawson October 25, 2015
    by Lisa Dawson October 25, 2015

    Pumpkin soup recipe, gluten free, dairy free, to warm and satisfy the backcountry skier.

  • Chevrolet Silverado Automatic Door Lock Disable

    by Lou Dawson October 24, 2015
    by Lou Dawson October 24, 2015

    One of the most annoying things if you work your Silverado Chevrolet is the automatic door locks, they also wear out and get expensive, install a bypass switch that turns them OFF.

  • Marker Kingpin Vs. Dynafit Radical FT 2.0

    by Guest Blogger October 23, 2015
    by Guest Blogger October 23, 2015

    Comparo review of Marker Kingpin and Dynafit Radical 2.0, similar weight, different look and ski touring performance.

  • A Winter In The Rocky Mountains 1936-1937 — Throwback Thursday

    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2015
    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2015

    Article and speech by Aspen skiing designer and pioneer Andre Roch, detailing his and Langes exploration and consulting work circa 1936.

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Gear Reviews

  • WildSnow Women’s Boot Roundup 2019-20

    November 21, 2019
  • Fritschi (Black Diamond) Xenic 10 Binding Technical Review

    November 11, 2019
  • FutureLight vs. Gore-tex — Ultimate Sweat Test

    October 17, 2019

Recent Comments

  • XXX_er on Ski Touring News Roundup December 2019
  • Soren on Ski Touring News Roundup December 2019
  • Stephen Seeber on FutureLight vs. Gore-tex — Ultimate Sweat Test
  • Wolfgang Protzner on DIY Boot Fitting Tricks for Ski Touring
  • Lou Dawson 2 on Ski Touring News Roundup December 2019

Trip Reports

  • Trip Report — Early Turns in Jumbo, BC

    November 8, 2019
  • Denali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t Part I

    November 4, 2019
  • Early Season Turns and Mid Season Instability

    November 1, 2019

Totally Deep Podcast

  • Blake Gordon Comes Down From the Himal — TDP 69

    November 20, 2019
  • Angus Morrison Splitboard Car Talk – TDP 68

    October 30, 2019
  • Skiing the Lhotse Couloir — TDP 51 & Short Film

    October 23, 2019

Tips & Tricks

  • Field Treatment for Climbing Skin Failure

    December 3, 2019
  • Travel Tips for Your Next Ski Trip

    December 2, 2019
  • Ski Crampons — When To, When Not To and How

    November 26, 2019

Ski Touring Stories

  • Confessions of Snowman

    November 23, 2019
  • A Grand Traverse Gone Awry

    November 15, 2019
  • Who Should Own ‘Backcountry’?

    November 2, 2019

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