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Monthly Archives

September 2018

  • Black Crows Camox Freebird for Ski Touring — Review

    by Julia Dubinina September 27, 2018
    by Julia Dubinina September 27, 2018

    Black Crows Camox Freebird 2017-2018 review, used exclusively for backcountry ski touring in the Pacific Northwest, recommended.

  • Scotch “Atomic” Hook-Loop Helmet Headlamp Mount

    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 25, 2018

    Headlamp mounting on SAR and ski touring helmet, using Scotch All-Weather hook loop adhesive fastener pads, Coast headlamp on Salomon helmet.

  • Salomon MTN Lab Ski Touring Helmet Review

    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 21, 2018

    Review and first look, Salomon MTN Lab ski touring and mountaineering helmet also certified for climbing, recommended.

  • Sweet Protection Igniter Alpiniste 2 Helmet — Next Level?

    by Lou Dawson September 19, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 19, 2018

    Review of Sweet Protection dual certified Igniter Alpinist 2 ski touring and climbing helmet, top rated design, plenty of venting, as safe as you can get in current retail.

  • Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour vs Vulcan — Ski Boots Comparison

    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2018

    Comparison of Hoji Pro Tour and Dynafit Vulcan ski touring boots, measurements and weights including liner last width and ideas about cuff angles.

  • Ski Touring News Roundup — Party and Crisp Air — September 2018

    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2018
    by Lou Dawson September 14, 2018

    Ski touring news September 2018, grand opening at Vintage Ski World, ISSW avalanche conference, Innsbruck, crisp autumn air brings thoughts of skiing.

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