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Skiing Mount Superior – An Iconic Utah Line

Max DesMarais — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 05:36:02 +0000

The striking south face of Mount Superior is in clear site of resort skiers, tempting them away from the bustling scene across the street at Snowbird. It is a 3,000 foot, southeast facing line that ranges between 30 and 40 degrees. This makes for incredibly skiing, outrageous views, but an adventure that should never be […]

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Best Women’s Ski Bibs of 2024

Madeleine Balestrier — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 02:38:41 +0000

Ski bibs are a superior alternative to traditional ski pants. If you don’t believe us, try them for yourself. It will change how you ride, ski, and recreate outdoors. In this article, we discuss the best ski bibs for women on the market, as well as all of the features and considerations you should have […]

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Complete Guide Backcountry Ski Gear (Ski Touring Gear)

Max DesMarais — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:00:19 +0000

Backcountry skiing, also known as ski touring and randonee skiing, is a highly enjoyable winter sport that will let you see the backcountry in a whole new way. You’ll leave the groomed ski trails of your local mountain and experience a winter wilderness, zooming through pristine forests and untouched powder. You’ll experience freedom that few […]

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Backcountry Skiing For Beginners (AKA Ski Touring)

Max DesMarais — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:43:32 +0000

If you’re only familiar with resort skiing where you only go downhill, some of the things you’ve heard about backcountry skiing or ski touring might sound a little odd. No trails and you actually ski up the hill? Backcountry skiing, also called ski touring, is a great way to experience the beauty of mountain environments […]

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Osprey Kamber 30 Backpack Review (Kresta 30 for Women)

Max DesMarais — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 23:27:17 +0000

A high quality backpack is one of those items that you forget you have on you when they are doing their job. Low quality packs will break, and be uncomfortable, and you therefore notice them. Quality bags will keep you more safe, more comfortable, and enhance your overall experience in the outdoors. In this article, […]

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Alpine Touring (Backcountry Skiing) Bindings 101: Types, Ratings & More

Max DesMarais — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 02:23:45 +0000

Alpine touring, or backcountry skiing (also called ski touring), is a type of skiing that combines the best of alpine hiking and skiing for a sport that lets you hike (called skinning) up hills so that you can ski down them. Alpine touring (AT) requires special equipment, including specialized AT or backcountry ski bindings. Today, […]

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Ski Skins, AKA Climbing Skins– History & How They Work

Max DesMarais — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:45:17 +0000

If you’ve ever gone ski touring or cross-country skiing, you might be familiar with what ski skins are and how they work. But if you’ve only ever done alpine skiing, this device might be a total mystery to you. Ski skins (climbing skins) are an ancient technology that we still use today. While they can […]

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