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... about ski-mountaineering
and other sport adventures in Italy and the Alps:

tour reports, useful info and advice, technical issues and gear reviews, events, and much more.

June 3, 2021

Mountain Bike in the Alps and Italy

Mountain Bike in the Alps and Italy where and when to go and other useful tips ©Lynxtrails 2021 […]
May 29, 2021

Carbon fibers in ski and snowboard construction

Carbon fibers in Ski and Snowboard construction with specific reference to Skitouring and Freeride ©Lynxtrails 2021   Since […]
April 29, 2021

Ski touring in the Alps: how to find unbeaten slopes

Ski touring in the Alps how to find unbeaten slopes   DISCLAIMER This article suggests some tips on […]
December 26, 2020

Avalanche Beacons: the truly important features

(cover photo by I. Hudakov) AVALANCHE BEACONS important features: what you need to know for your own safety […]
December 21, 2020

Handcrafted skis and snowboards made in Italy

In Italy there are over 30 craftsmen specialized in tailor-made skis and snowboards… The idea of starting up […]
December 18, 2020

Mountain rescue in Italy, what to do ICE

MOUNTAIN RESCUE IN ITALY How is it organized ? What to do in case of emergency ?   […]
November 29, 2020

The 10 basic rules of ski-mountaineering

THE DECALOGUE 10 basic rules of ski-mountaineering by  Mountaineering Academy, 2012 ©Lynx Trails   FOREWORD: Ski-mountaineering or Ski-touring […]
November 28, 2020

Ski touring and freeride in the Alps: which country to choose ?

The Alps: an ideal destination for ski-touring. The Alps is where the modern ski-mountaineering was started and developed. […]
November 28, 2020

Renting ski-touring gear: useful tips

A guide for good choice of some key items There are some good reasons for renting ski-touring gear, […]