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We’ve talked about backcountry skiing etiquette a bit in the past, but with all the new backcountry skiers this season we thought it would be good to go over a few things. I haven’t personally encountered anything too inappropriate in the backcountry this year (aside from my ass-camping friends) but have heard some good stories. Backcountry skiing etiquette isn’t rocket science. Being a decent human and treating others with respect get you most of the way there. But there are…

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This is a book that I had on my Amazon wishlist for quite some time…too long. But I finally got my hands on a copy. And once I opened it I had a hard time putting it down, despite some of the content being a bit scientific. In fact that was some of what I found most interesting, but I’m a bit of a geek for that kind of stuff. I read Training for the Uphill Athlete in a few…

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Maybe you noticed the site hasn’t been active much in the last few months and maybe you haven’t…but the good news is I’m alive and have still been testing gear! After a summer with lots of mountain biking and covid-19 weirdness, we’re now fully back into ski mode. I’ve been out touring a few days already in fact…oh how I missed the powder. Anyway, we have some neat stuff coming soon so I thought I would give a bit of…

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Well…what a different world we’re in from just a month ago. First off, wherever you are, I hope you’re doing your best to practice social distancing and staying healthy. Avoidance of interaction seems to be the best strategy to prevent the spread of COVID19 at this point. Our sincere condolences to anyone that has lost a job or even worse, a loved one. We’re all in this together. On a more positive note, hanging out in the backcountry where there…

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Getting ready to go backcountry skiing isn’t as simple as waking up and throwing your gear in the car. With the potential for avalanches, severe weather, and Sasquatches, it’s a good idea to do a bit of preparation before heading out for the day. This article will give you some guidance to what you should focus on to keep you and your friends safe on your next backcountry adventure. Things to Do All Season Long Check the Avalanche ForecastThis is…

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I’ve been watching a lot of skiing shows and movies during my downtime lately and thought I would share some of my favorites. Not all of these are purely backcountry skiing related, but there is at least some element of the backcountry in each of them. The best part is that all of these are completely free to watch. There are way more movies and miniseries out there than one article can capture, so I’ll probably do another one of…

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