We’re off to do some uphilling, with a couple of new heart rate monitors (HRMs) to try and get that perfect aerobic training so we can really get strong for our dream Wasatch backcountry skiing trip in January! Hint, you can get a reasonably priced Polar heart rate monitor at Walmart — highly recommended if you feel like your fitness level has plateaued out, or you want to build super fitness without injuring yourself.
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Ski trains have always played a big role in ski touring and mountaineering, Utah is no exception.
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Backcountry Skiing Blog Number One, covers Bill Briggs and Barry Corbet along with goals for WildSnow.com.
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Review of K2 Scepter, well designed snowsport helmet that is terrific for ski touring and freeride skiing, good ventilation and many other features for skiers.
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Review of Cloudveil Serendipity softshell jacket, historic early shell from 2003 set the trend for years.
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Independence Pass is a traditional spring destination for ski touring in the backcountry of Colorado, check out this trip report from an earlier adventure.
All backcountry skiing blog posts with content that doesn’t fit in other categories.
