February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.
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In the latest Ski Touring News Roundup, Lou reflects on Jake Burton’s snow sports legacy, dreams of Skimo races, contemplates skiing health benefits, more.
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A series of lawsuits filed by the outdoor retail giant backcountry.com raises big questions about the nature of business and the ideal of ‘backcountry’.
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Backcountry skiing and ski touring boot buying guide, for beginners, sort out all the confusing things about AT alpine touring ski boots.
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North American ski huts are prolific and amazingly diverse, check out this opinion writing about how wonderful they are for backcountry recreation and snow sports.
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Discovery of Japan Niseko, Hokkaido for powder skiing, early publication by Paul Parker and Yvon Chouinard no doubt started the current frenzy.