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​How to Choose a Backpack for Skiing or Snowboarding

​How to Choose a Backpack for Skiing or Snowboarding

Posted by River & Trail on 2025 Jan 3rd

When ski touring or spending the day on backcountry trails, an alpine backpack is an essential part of your ski gear set up. A solid winter pack needs to offer the right blend of durability and functionality. With so many options available, choosing the right one can seem daunting. In this blog post, we’ll explore what to look for in a ski backpack to help you make the best choice for your winter …
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Get Started with Ski Touring: The Essentials of Ski Touring Gear

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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