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Backcountry Bomb Is… The Bomb

Backcountry Bomb cornice cutter for backcountry skiers doing avalanche safety.

Fritschi Diamir Eagle Template

How to mount Fritschi Diamer Eagle backcountry skiing binding at home.

Ok, On the Subject of Workouts — Check this Out!

The only thing missing from Lindsey Vonn ski workout is a nice 12,000 vertical foot skin climb. Or perhaps she did that before they shot the video, as a warmup?

That Was Then — This Is Now — Farewell Klein #90

My classic Mountain Klein mountain bike gets upgraded to a Trek EX 7.

Fritschi Diamier Eagle Template

How to mount Fritschi Diamer Eagle backcountry skiing binding at home.

Backcountry Skiing News Roundup

News about backcountry skiing access and fitness.

Comparo – K2 Baker SL and Wayback – Backcountry Skis

Comparison of 09/10 K2 Wayback backcountry skis with 08/09 K2 Mount Baker Superlight skis.

Lou’s Backcountry Skiing Starter Quiver 09/10

Brief review of Dynafit Manaslu, K2 Wayback, Trab Duo Freerando and BD Stigma.

WildSnow Reader’s Rides — Big Al’s Manaslus

Mounting Dynafit Manaslu skis with ST bindings and ZZeus boots.

Colorado’s October Season of Avalanches

Summary of avalanche accidents in Colorado, October 2009.