Louis “Lou” Dawson References (book reviews podcasts & more)
“Louis Dawson”. Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum. Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. n.d.
www.snowsportsmuseum.org/hall-of-fame-all/lou-dawson
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Kofinas, Gary (2024) book review: “I binged non-stop on the book—360 pages from beginning to end … well-crafted and a pleasure to read.” The Avalanche Review TAR, edition 43.1, Fall 2024.
https://theavalanchereview.org/
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The Powell Movement (podcast): Episode 406: Lou Dawson, interviewed by Mike Powell regarding the Avalanche Dreams memoir.
From the host: “On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Texas, moving to Aspen, the counterculture movement, the draft, the mountains, his must-read book, Avalanche Dreams, and much more.”
https://www.thepowellmovement.com/listen/2024/10/27/episode-406-lou-dawson
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Telemark-Voices.com (blog): Lou Dawson Elevates Skiing (Again), by Jack O’Brien, 2024
https://www.telemark-voices.com/post/lou-dawson-elevates-skiing-again
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The-High-Route.com (2024) podcast: “Dawson, pioneering American ski mountaineer, climber, and writer, dissects hard-earned wisdom of the mountain in Avalanche Dreams: A Memoir of Skiing Climbing and Life.”
https://the-high-route.com/thr-podcast-episode-17-avalanche-dreams-with-lou-dawson/
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Thompson, Carol (2024) book review: “Avalanche Dreams … is an exhilarating memoir that takes readers on a thrilling, heart-pounding journey … but it’s also a reflective and moving read for anyone who has ever wrestled with their identity or sought meaning in their life’s most challenging moments.” Readers Favorite Book Reviews (website & newsletter)
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/avalanche-dreams
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Hale, David (2024) Irreligion: Ski Bums and Dirt Bags. (Opinion column, book review): “[Dawson’s] recent book, Avalanche Dreams, memorializes not just the lifestyle … but also the many truly amazing athletes, inventors, visionaries, writers, and adventurers whom he climbed and skied with. The book almost has a Forrest Gump feel to it due to his friendships with so many of the legends of the time — some quirky, some eccentric, and some just plain crazy but none who epitomized the lifestyle more than Lou….”
https://www.aspentimes.com/opinion/irreligion-ski-bums-and-dirtbags/
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Masia, Seth (2024) “Reviews: memoirs from Lou Dawson…” Skiing History (magazine & website)
www.skiinghistory.org/article/reviews-memoirs-lou-dawson-peter-chrzanowski-isha-award-films
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LaConte, John (2024) “Meet the Mountaineer who retraced the historic 10th Mountain Division Traverse…” Vail Daily (newspaper)
www.vaildaily.com/news/ski-museum-to-host-lou-dawson-the-mountaineer-who-retraced-trooper-traverse-from-leadville-to-aspen
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Lee, Alex (2024) “Book Review: Avalanche Dreams — Lou Dawson’s Lessons for Life” The-High-Route.com online (website).
www.the-high-route.com/book-review-avalanche-dreams-lou-dawsons-lessons-for-life/
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Pletcher, Ken (2024) “Dawson bares his soul and gives the reader a real glimpse into the highs and lows of the adventure lifestyle.” The Mountain Pearl (magazine & website).
https://www.themountainpearl.com/mountainpearl/avalanche-dreams
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Burns, Cameron (2024) “Lou Dawson’s memoir is one of the best mountains related books in years.” Powder online (website).
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Condon, Scott (2024) “Aspen Ski Mountaineer Lou Dawson Spills All.” Aspen Daily News (newspaper).
www.aspendailynews.com/news/aspen-ski-mountaineer-lou-dawson-spills-all/article_20dbf382-ecd3-11ee-97e7-c31ea36bd85e.html
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Pletcher, Kenneth (2024) “Lou Dawson: A Tale in Four Skis”. The Sopris Sun (newspaper).
www.issuu.com/soprissun/docs/issuu.02222024
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Brown, Jason; Schneiter, Mike; (2023). The Pass – A Climbers Guide. New Castle, CO, USA: Wolverine Publishing. (Includes Dawson essay and references to first ascents). ISBN 978-1-938393-48-8.
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Tilton, Morgan (2021). “New Guidebook Explores Beginner Backcountry Skiing, Colorado.” 5280 Magazine.
www.5280.com/2021/11/a-new-guidebook-explores-the-best-beginner-backcountry-skiing-terrain-in-colorado/
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Higgins, Lucy (2017). “Aspen’s Mountain Man: Lou Dawson”. Backcountry Magazine.
www.backcountrymagazine.com/stories/aspens-mountain-man-lou-dawson/
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Konsella, Brittany & Frank (2017). Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes Colorado. Seattle, WA, USA: Mountaineers Books. p. 15, 326, 327. ISBN 0-89886-811-4.
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Harvey, Nelson (2013). “The Ascent of ski Touring”. Glenwood Post Indpendent.
www.postindependent.com/news/the-ascent-of-ski-touring/
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Moser, Sally (2011). “In Memorium, Rich Jack, 1948-2010.” 2011 American Alpine Club Journal.
https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12201137702
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Achey, Jeff; Chelton, Dudley; Godfrey, Bob (2002). Climb. Seattle, WA, USA: Mountaineers Books. p. 112-115. ISBN 0-89886-811-4.
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John Maletz (2010). “Dawson’s Peak – Father-son Duo Climb, Ski Denali.” Aspen Times Weekly. Aspen, CO, USA. Colorado Mountain News Media. 131 (27): 9.
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Vinton, Nathaniel (2007). “A Thrilling Downhill Dash Caps a Record Colorado Climb”. New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2007/03/03/sports/othersports/03outdoors.html
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Fry, John (2006). The Story of Modern Skiing. University Press of New England. p. 209 (and index). ISBN 978-1-58465-489-6.
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Editors (2006). “48 Skiers Who Shaped Our Sport”. Powder Magazine. Dana Point, CA, USA. American Alpine Club. 36 (4): 90. ISSN 0145-4471
www.powder.com/stories/classics/influential-skiers/
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Lipsher, Steve (2006). “Retracing Legendary Wartime Ski Trek”. The Denver Post.
www.denverpost.com/2006/05/28/retracing-legendary-wartime-ski-trek/
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Special to Denver Post (2006). “Aspen Skier’s 14er Quest Down to Seven.” The Denver Post.
www.denverpost.com/2006/12/18/aspen-skiers-14er-quest-down-to-seven/
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Paumgarten, Nick (2005). “Dangerous Game”. The New Yorker.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/2005/04/18/dangerous-game
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Meyer, John (2005). “No Mistaking Dawson’s Hall of Fame Credentials”. The Denver Post.
www.denverpost.com/2005/05/16/no-mistaking-dawsons-ski-hall-of-fame-credentials/
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Meyer, John (1999). “Dawson’s Shared Adventure a Joy to Read”. Rocky Mountain News.
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Bradley, Tyson (1998). “Review, Wild Snow: Historical Guide to North American Ski Mountaineering”. 1998 American Alpine Club Journal.
www.publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199837601
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Waterman, Jonathan (1992). “What’s Next?”. Aspen Magazine — Spring 1992.
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Randall, Glenn (1990). “Backcountry Vet Close to Skiing All Colorado’s 14,000-foot Peaks”. Powder Magazine – October.
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Buchanan, Eugene (1990). “The Uncharted Challenge”. Rocky Mountain Sports and Fitness Magazine.
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Randall, Glenn (1983). Vertigo Games. Sioux City, IA, USA: W.R. Publications. p. 62, 104, 119, 122. ISBN 0-89886-811-4.
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Kerasote, Ted (1982). “A Measure of Victory”. Backpacker Magazine.
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Bjørnstad, Eric (1978). “Utah, Fisher Towers, Titan west face, and River tower” 1978 American Alpine Club Journal.
www.publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197853201
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Kennedy, Michael (1977). “Colorado, Ames Falls near Telluride”. 1977 American Alpine Club Journal.
www.publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197719301
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BjØrnstad, Eric (1976). “Utah, Sewing Machine Needle, Southern Canyonlands”. 1976 American Alpine Club Journal.
(For the record, both F.A. pitches led by Dawson.)
www.publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197645301
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Kennedy, Michael (1976). “Wyoming, Wind River Range, Sulfur Peak and Cuttthroat Spire”. 1976 American Alpine Club Journal.
www.publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197645701
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