Bryan Wickenhauser discusses how to gain fitness for backcountry skiing. He uses his experience in ski mountaineering racing to develop a workout for skiing uphill faster.
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Avalanche risk self evaluation quiz is as a teaching tool then anything else, but also for fun. The idea is to stimulate thought and improvements in how we go about staying alive in avalanche country.
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Is obsession with DIN numbers the new gauge of ski touring binding quality and skier skill? Is a “DIN 12” skier better than a “DIN 6” skier?
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f you fall while already moving downhill at speed, on steep hard snow, you will not be able to self arrest. Period. So read this and learn how to live.
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Jig and template for mounting Fritschi Diamir Vipec backcountry skiing binding, including tips and tricks.
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How-to basics for backcountry ski touring using alpine touring gear, including skis and bindings, also boots, see here for shopping tips and more.
Tips and tricks for backcountry skiing.
