Two first time Grand Traverse partners trained for months. But on race night, one discovers compassion, not physical fitness, would get her to Aspen.
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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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Polar bears; ski celebrations in a desolate Norweigen village; bottomless backcountry facets — adventure skiing celebrates memorable moments beyond skiing.
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In New Zealand’s backcountry, Derek Grzelewski learns how kite skiing can open backcountry ski tours to a new universe of fun and possibilities.
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When does next year begin? Alex Lee offers 7 ways to link snow years including hydrological cycles, winter tire changeover, the rule of ablation and more.
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Backcountry telemark skiing appears to be on life support, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead. Here are some things that could resurrect it to its former ski touring glory.
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Is this winter forecast to be as deep as last? We call upon squirrels’ tails, the venerated Farmer’s Almanac, and the meteorologists at NOAA.
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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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Desert season is the dessert of summer: the treat of crisp cool days and campfires among the falling leaves. A time to squeeze the last few sweet drops of warmth out of the year. A fragile fort to hide out from old man winter for a few more weeks.
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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.
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