The 2009 US Ski Mountaineering National Championships is the culmination of randonee races taking place all across the US, including both coasts but with a concentration of racing in Colorado and Rocky Mountains.
backcountry skiing
Backcountry skiing is THE top subject of WildSnow.com
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Marble, CO backcountry skiing, Black Diamond Verdict and Dynafit Manaslu skis for backcountry skiing
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Ski descent of Castle Peak east face, Elk Mountains Colorado.
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Black Diamond Impulse glove reviewed for backcountry sledding or skiing
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Some things must be blogged. The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson after falling and hitting her head on a beginner slope begs the questions. Do you wear a helmet while skiing? Should everyone? Are they really very effective? We’ve been around the block on this one before, but I’m wondering if anyone has any new thoughts on the matter.
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With all the fatal avalanches we’ve seen this season, a good chunk of them at resorts, there is renewed awareness that skiing inbounds doesn’t guarantee 100% safety. Patrollers do a great job keeping our resorts controlled, but avalanches don’t play by the rules. And while my ski crew is always safe and takes precautions, getting my AIARE Level 1 avalanche certification was in order so that I could make good decisions when skiing – either in the Bowl or in the backcountry – without relying on others to make those decisions for me.
