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The [Not So] Great Search for Cross Country Skiers (in the Backcountry)
Posted by Kirsten on 2022 Mar 2nd
The pandemic brought a new wave of people getting into outdoor sports in 2020 - particularly the activities that can be done without a designated venue or schedule, such as hiking or cross country skiing. With that uptick, we anticipated seeing many people in the backwoods exploring yet, when we’ve been out there, we’ve been alone. This past winter has been pretty great as far as East Coast w
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Get Started with Ski Touring: The Essentials of Ski Touring Gear
Posted by Bryan on 2022 Jan 28th
Ski touring is a great way to get out and enjoy the wild places in your backyard and beyond in the winter, but what exactly is it?According to Wikipedia, “Ski touring is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas. Touring is typically done off-piste and outside of ski resorts, and may extend over a period of more than one day. It is similar to backcountry skiing but excludes t
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