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Monthly Archives

February 2018

  • Reader Mods — Salomon-Atomic Brake Adaptation

    by Guest Blogger February 28, 2018
    by Guest Blogger February 28, 2018

    Modification of Atomic Salomon Backland MTN ski brake for use with various model tech bindings.

  • La Sportiva Boot Fitter L’amore

    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2018
    by Lou Dawson February 27, 2018

    Ski touring boot fitting La Sportiva Sparkle, enjoying removable tongue for use of ring press to modify width and length.

  • Sparkle 2.0 Women’s Ski Touring Boot — Tested

    by Lisa Dawson February 26, 2018
    by Lisa Dawson February 26, 2018

    La Sportiva women’s Sparkle boot is a excellent performance boot for ski touring, loaded with features and still light weight.

  • Dryguy Travel Dry DX Boot Dryer – Review

    by Lou Dawson February 23, 2018
    by Lou Dawson February 23, 2018

    Review of Dryguy Travel DX ski boot dryer, reasonable size and works in your car, slow but recommended.

  • Valkyr Lodge Adventures Part 2 — Ski Touring Western Canada’s Powder Belt

    by Lee Lau February 22, 2018
    by Lee Lau February 22, 2018

    Backcountry skiing Naumulten Lodge Terrain: the Viking, Grizzly and Rollins Zones. Valkyr Adventures in British Columbia.

  • Valkyr Lodge Adventures Part 1 – Ski Touring Western Canada’s Powder Belt

    by Lee Lau February 21, 2018
    by Lee Lau February 21, 2018

    Backcountry skiing from Valkyr Lodge, British Columbia, including Hilda Lodge, LQ Outpost and finding deep powder in Grizzly, Viking and Rollins zones near the cabins.

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