What is the Definition of the word ‘backcountry’ and should it be two words or one when used to describe skiing?
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Backcountry skiing is THE top subject of WildSnow.com
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First winter storm in central Colorado, for winter 2006, made it look like it could be a good season for skiing.
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Any blow to the head that requires first aid should also be dealt with as a neck injury. Besides being another reason helmets are only part of the safety equation, this begs the question: just how exactly do you deal with a suspected neck injury?
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About six months ago I blogged on a few items we’d chosen for backcountry electronics. We’ve given the stuff a pounding — time for an update. The Canon A620 has been incredible. Actually, I’m writing of the TWO A620s we…
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The Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup (COSMIC) series of backcountry skiing races is a happening deal for this winter. Organized by hard working race champion Pete Swenson, the series has five races scheduled so far: Jan. 13 – Sunlight Jan. 20…
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While some snowsport resorts in Colorado do their best to shut out skiers and riders from adjacent public land, Aspen’s ski areas have embraced the concept of open access. More, they’ve made huge gains providing in-bounds expert terrain. Consequently the…
