61. Glacier National Park - Cross Country Skiing backcountry skiing in the National Park. http://www.nps.gov/glac/activities/skiing.htm

Cross Country Skiing Avalanches Hypothermia Wildlife Ski Maps Before Your Trip E As winter snows start to melt, emerging vegetation is revealed. Please stay off these fragile areas. Spring skiing opportunities remain at Granite Park, Many Glacier, and Logan Pass, but remember, warming conditions greatly increase avalanche activity. Most ski routes are not marked. Pay attention to descriptions and local landmarks. A topographic map will help. Arduous cross park trips contain extreme avalanche and terrain hazards and should be attempted only by experienced and well equipped parties. A permit is required for backcountry camping. Practice "Leave No Trace" camping techniques described in the information provided with your permit. Skiers and snowshoers please register at the trailhead registration boxes. Climbers should complete the Voluntary Climbers Registration form, available at ranger stations and the Apgar Visitor Center. Pets are not allowed on trails, unplowed roads, in the backcountry or off leash. Snowmobiles are not permitted anywhere in Glacier National Park. Avalanches Glacier is part of the Northwest Montana Avalanche Warning System, which provides a weekly assessment of local avalanche conditions. Forecasts are updated each Friday morning during the avalanche season, and broadcast by local radio stations. Information can also be obtained by calling 257-8402 or 1-800-526-5329.

62. The Second Annual Adirondack Backcountry Skiing Festival The Second Annual Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival. The Second Annual Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival is the weekend of February 28 29th, 2004. http://www.mountaineer.com/skifest/2ndAnnual/

Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival Cover Events Equipment List Ability Level Course List ... Registration CALL NOW TO REGISTER! The Second Annual Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival www.adirondackbackcountryskiing.com The Mountaineer Route 73 Keene Valley, New York 12943 Tel: 518 576-2281 Fax: 518 576-4352 Contact us Web master www.mountaineer.com

63. SKI OFF-PISTE SKI HORS-PISTE Information for backcountry skiing in the Val D'Isere area of France. http://www.snowmall.com

var TlxPgNm='index'; SKI HORS PISTE Ski hors piste Ski Off Piste Ski Val D'Isere Val d'isere ski back country ski france ride val d'isere extreme skiing ski plattekill plattekill hunter mountain ski catskill SKI OFF-PISTE SKI HORS-PISTE AT BRUNO BRUN'S EXTREME SKI CAMP VAL D'ISERE - LES 3 VALLEES NEW: LES ARCS / LA PLAGNE Expert Skiers: If you are dreaming of real Off-Piste skiing, skiing where the mountain goats are scared to tread, or just enjoy unbelievable scenery between the eagles and the chamois, join Bruno Brun Extreme Ski Camp for the skiing experience of your lifetime. Bruno Brun is a Meribel ski instructor certified by the ESF (Ecole de Ski Francaise). This camp is designed for advanced and expert skiers. You must be able to ski black diamond slopes NEW for 2004 : 18000 ft. (6000m) vertical in one day TIGNES - LA PLAGNE - LES ARCS We will be starting in Val D'Isere, climb to the Tignes summits (3,000+ m), ski to La Plagne through Pessey (bellow 1,500m), descent the famous Bellecote North Face (3,000 + m), cross to Les Arcs (with the brand new Paradiski airtram), ski down the steep Aiguille Rouge (3,000+m), landing in Vilaroget (1200m) for a nice cocktail hour (wine and pasties). A car will bring us back to Val D'Isere. This is the ultimate Off Piste tour in Europe, with no walking and a breathtaking scenery!

64. Backcountry Skiing In Colorado backcountry skiing in Colorado. Text and pictures © Guillaume Dargaud 20002004. Right backcountry skiing in The San Juan Mountains, south-western Colorado. http://www.gdargaud.net/Climbing/ColoradoSki.html

Climbing page or Climbing Table of Content Backcountry skiing in Colorado Text and pictures "It is better to retreat off a good climb than to succeed on an indifferent one." On this page: The Climbing in Colorado page has been split in many parts spread on 6 pages: Backcountry Skiing in Colorado More: Rock climbing in Colorado Mountain Climbing in Colorado Climbing the Diamond of Longs Peak Climbing in the Black Canyon of Gunnison ... Ice Climbing in Colorado Skiing Left: Winter skiing on wind-swept snow, near Cameron Pass. Right: Backcountry skiing in The San Juan Mountains, south-western Colorado. I Left: Gibon landing from outer space, Montgomery Pass. As to where to go from Fort Collins... Cameron Pass is about an hour away and there are quite a few things to do there: trees, steeper couloirs... There seems to be a lot of interesting stuff in Indian Peaks, but there are several hours of totally flat ground to get there, so it's a pain. We went once with the skis for a closer look at Longs Peak: it's so windy up there that we carried the skis up and down, walking on bare rocks. Too bad, Longs look like a perfect steep-skiing mountain. It sometimes gets skied, but I guess you need to be lucky. A bunch of friends came from France in early April, dejected by the lack of snow in the Alps in 2001. So we took them on a tour of the few places we knew round here and then they went on their own in the Vail / Breckenridge area.

65. Cloud Seas Jim Carpenter's journal and photos of a growing archive of backcountry skiing and other journeys in the Cascades and beyond. http://SpiritOne.com/~carpjam

Cloud Seas A journal and growing archive of backcountry skiing and other journeys above the clouds in the Cascades and beyond Newest: Mt. Hood - Wy'East Face 4/4 Current Weather and Avalanche Information Whistler-Blackcomb Tomyhoi Peak ... Great Quotes This site started off as a one stop weather page for my own neurotic checks of the weather and conditions. I've continued to add comments and photos from ski trips in the Cascades (mostly Mt. Hood - my own backyard) and some points further afield - a way to recall past trips and jones for the next one... The Pacific Northwest possesses a lifetime of opportunities, and there are many others with whom I share a passion for backcountry skiing and inspiring views. A quick web search will easily link you to trip reports or resources that either inspired me to go to these places, or inspire me to return. All material on this website - photos and content - is ©2004 by Jim Carpenter unless otherwise noted. Email: carpjam@spiritone.com This site is not a guidebook. In fact it sucks as a guidebook. I suggest: David Waag's "Oregon Descents" Chris Van Tilburg's "Backcountry Ski Oregon" "Oregon High" by Jeff Thomas "Cascade Alpine Guide, Volume 1"

66. Montana Winter Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone backcountry skiing in Montana. Montana backcountry skiing Your Choice of Lifts Helicopter, Snowmobile, Snowcat, or Feet. http://wintermt.com/other/backcountryskiing.htm

Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone: Backcountry Skiing in Montana Your Choice of Lifts Special Precautions Best Bets for the Backcountry Your Choice of Lifts: Helicopter, Snowmobile, Snowcat, or Feet Certainly, Montana can brag about the absence of lift lines at our downhill resorts. But if you're one of those people looking for absolute solitude, we have the backcountry terrain of your dreams. The big question, of course, is: How do you get to the backcountry? After all, the term "backcountry," by definition, means it's off the well-worn path. You won't find a nice high-speed quad to the trailhead for these treks. There are probably no more extreme extremes in backcountry skiing than setting off under your own power from one of our hundreds of trailheads toward a snow covered crag with visions of first tracks... possibly first tracks ever... helping make every step lighter. With the proper equipment, a bit of hiking will deliver you to an alpine peak or couloir filled with untouched powder. However, this isn't a decision to take lightly, as the terrain can be dangerous if you're unprepared (please see next section). On the other hand, guided helicopter, snowcat or snowmobile tours are available in some of the most challenging and beautiful terrain in the world. Let someone else do the hard work while you enjoy the view, and of course you'll be pounding new powder before anyone else has gotten off the chairlift. If you want to take a guided heli-ski trip, Montana has guides that can help you.

67. Exum Guides Backcountry Skiing And Snowboarding: Tetons Ski Guides, Exum wyoming backcountry ski guides, snowboard, snowboarding, split board, touring, ski touring, winter camping, backcountry skiing, back country http://www.exumguides.com/winter/backcountry.shtml

Site Search: Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Mid November to Mid May send this page to a friend The mountains of northwest Wyoming offer some of the finest backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the world. Deep powder snow blankets these mountains from mid-November through April making a powderhound's dream. From April through July, fabulous corn snow graces the range's upper slopes for sunny spring ski treks and challenging peak descents. Learn More... Summer Winter Spring and Fall ... International Exum Mountain Guides - Explore the Vertical Lupine Meadows - Jenny Lake Grand Teton National Park Box 56, Moose, Wyoming 83012 307.733.2297 (phone) 307.733.9613 (fax) Jackson Hole Skiing in the Tetons! Exum: Wyoming Backcountry Ski Guides, Exum: wyoming backcountry ski guides, snowboard, snowboarding, split board, touring, ski touring, winter camping, backcountry skiing, back country, back country skiing, downhill skiing, downhill, 25 Short, Twenty-five Short, Maverick, Teton Valley, Grand Targhee, Teton Pass, Mount Glory, backcountry ski course, backcountry ski seminar, backcountry ski class, backcountry snowboard, backcountry skiing, Jackson Hole, Skiing, Tetons, Exum, Wyoming, Backcountry, Ski, Guides, Climbing, Grand Teton, National Park, Mountaineering

68. Exum Guides Utah: Backcountry Ski And Snowboard In Wasatch Exum Utah Mountain adventures guides backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the Wasatch Mountains. http://www.exumguides.com/special/utahski.shtml

Site Search: Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah November through mid-May send this page to a friend Have you dreamed of standing at the top of an uncrowded backcountry slope, poised to launch off into dozens of silent powder turns? "Backcountry skiing" is mountain travel involving the use of climbing skins to reach skiable slopes outside resorts. The Wasatch Mountain Range of northern Utah offers unparalleled ski lift or trailhead access to deep, light snow in wide-open bowls for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels. Using special adapters that fit your alpine skis and boots, or telemark, split snowboard or alpine touring gear, Exum provides guidance and instruction on backcountry touring and avalanche hazard evaluation. All levels of guided tours can be accomplished within a single day from your base anywhere in the Salt Lake/Park City area. Learn more... Summer Winter Spring and Fall ... International Exum Mountain Guides - Explore the Vertical Lupine Meadows - Jenny Lake Grand Teton National Park Box 56, Moose, Wyoming 83012

69. Backcountry Skiing: General Info And Disclaimer backcountry skiing General Info and Disclaimer, Yvon Canard friend at home in their MiniMid. Preparing for backcountry skiing takes years of commitment. http://www.bobskiing.com/skiinfo.htm

Most of the tours listed at this site are best classified as "ski mountaineering", and require a high degree of ski experience as well as general backcountry experience. A few of the trips require advanced mountaineering experience. Most of these tours also include some degree of avalanche hazard. Backcountry ski mountaineering is physically demanding, requires specialized skills, and it's pretty gear-intensive too. Preparing you for backcountry ski trips is far beyond the scope of this web site. However, the following list is a good start. This may seem like a lot of tough prerequesites. Preparing for backcountry skiing takes years of commitment. But it's worth it. To me, there is no richer experience than to be on skis in the High Sierra backcountry. Watch for Snow Slippers! Develop very strong backcountry skills . Do plenty of summer backpacking, perhaps including some travel far away from trails. Master topo map reading and compass skills, and never venture into the backcountry without topo map(s) and a compass. You should have very solid ski technique . You should have an efficient diagonal stride. Be able to make strong telemark and parallel turns. Practice at downhill resorts, and practice in difficult snow conditions. A steep remote slope (with a 40-pound pack) isn't the best place to learn ski technique.

70. Varsity Outdoor Club - University Of British Columbia, Canada The VOC is a student club that organizes activities include mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry skiing and hiking. Includes activities schedule, membership handbook, and pictures. http://www.ubc-voc.com/

Home Wiki About VOC VOC Huts ... Logout Varsity Outdoor Club You've reached the Varsity Outdoor Club (VOC) web page. The VOC is a student run club of the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada. Our members are avid outdoors enthusiasts and enjoy hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering, back-country skiing, paddling, and most anything else that's fun outdoors. Membership is open to students, staff, and faculty of UBC as well as club alumni. The membership cost is $30/year and includes benefits such as : Weekly email newsletter during the winter session detailing what's happening. Access to the restricted portion of this web site, which includes a message board and contact information for all club members. Members can borrow gear from the club free of charge, upon completion of a "work hike" (small task to help the club that may or may not involve actual hiking). Free copy of the VOC journal at the end of the winter session. Bucket loads of fun Click Here to find out more about the VOC Or, if you're interested in joining the club

71. LookSmart - Directory - Backcountry Skiing backcountry skiing. backcountry skiing Plan a backcountry ski tour with this selection of guides and see info on extreme skiing. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317902/us552285/us554369/us72010/us27

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Sports Outdoor Recreation Winter Sports ... Skiing Backcountry Skiing - Plan a backcountry ski tour with this selection of guides and see info on extreme skiing. Directory Categories Heli-Skiing Tours Snow Cat Tours Directory Listings About Backcountry Magazine Offers equipment reviews, technique tips, tour guide information, and wilderness safety for winter activities. Find virtual tours and FAQ. Cat Skiing Canada Provides resources for snow cat skiers and deep powder enthusiasts. Check out the photo gallery and directory of snow cat companies. Couloir Magazine Backcountry skiing magazine features tips, a subscription form, a large list of links, and articles that don't appear in the print edition. HeliSkiGuide.com Explore heli-skiing in the US and Canada through this comprehensive guide listing heliski and snowcat companies in several states and regions. NASSA - North American Snowcat Skiing/Snowboarding Association Non-profit organization providing information and links for skiers and snowboarders about snowcat guides in North America. We're always looking for ways to improve your search experience.

72. Hellroaring Ski Adventures - Montana Backcountry Skiing & Riding Montana backcountry skiing and riding in the Centennial Mountains near West Yellowstone, the most exciting new hut access terrain in the Rockies. http://www.skihellroaring.com

Montana's Finest Hut Skiing Experience in the Centennial Mountains... The Most Exciting New Hut Access Terrain in the Rockies! Hellroaring Ski Adventures will help you create the adventure of a lifetime. Touring, Powder Skiing / Riding, Ski Mountaineering, the Extreme. Let us know what your dreams are and we'll make it happen. We offer deluxe guided hut trips for telemark skiing, alpine touring, and snowboarding. Whether you're an expert backcountry veteran, or want to cross over from area skiing to the joys of the backcountry, you will love what the Centennials have to offer. E-mail Us! Write us: Box 1645, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Call us: Home Page The Terrain The Hut Guided Trips ... E-Mail Hellroaring Ski Adventures Post Office Box 1645, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 skihell@avicom.net Hellroaring Ski Adventures operates under permit from the BLM, Dillon resource area and the Beaverhead National Forest. Web site design and management by Kim Solga Artworks www.skihellroaring.com

73. Backcountry Skiing And Snowboarding Mountain Adventure Seminars (MAS) offers a variety of backcountry ski and snowboard programs in some of the best backcountry terrain in the California High http://www.mtadventure.com/backcountry.html

Programs, Rates and Dates Related M.A.S. Programs: Avalanche Education Lift-Accessed Backcountry Mountaineering top Strong intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders are welcome to enroll in all M.A.S. winter backcountry courses. Please read the " section Each program has specific prerequisites to assist people in finding the appropriate program. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please do not hesitate in contacting the M.A.S. office - we love to talk about our work! top Backcountry skiers have several equipment options to choose from, including telemark, randonee and alpine trekkers. Telemark - a.k.a. "free-heel" or nordic downhill. The boot is only attached in the toe area with a cable or 3-pin design. Graceful to watch and difficult to master. Randonee - a French dictionary defines randonee as "a hike". In skiing this means alpine style skis (often shorter & wider) with aspecial binding and lighter boots which assist striding. The binding releases in the heel and pivots at the toe for easy climbing, then the heel re-locks to the ski during descents. This setup allows alpine skiers an easy transition into backcountry travel and is very popular in Europe. Alpine Trekkers - An alternative to dedicated randonee bindings. Trekkers click into regular alpine bindings, then the boots attaches to the Trekkers. Heels are now free for climbing. At the top, remove the Trekkers and climbing skins. You are then free to descend on your normal bindings and skis. (available for rent)

74. Lift Access Backcountry Ski & Snowboard MAS specializes in telemark ski instruction and backcountry skiing. Learning from MAS style. Lift Access Backcountry Ski Snowboard http://www.mtadventure.com/lift_access_backcountry.html

About Lift Accessed Backcountry Backcountry Safety Programs, Dates and Rates Private Guiding Related M.A.S. Programs: Avalanche Education Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Telemark Ski School About Lift Access Backcountry top M.A.S. is excited to offer this unique program which explores and ventures into the exciting new world of lift access backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Through the use of chair lifts, bus shuttles and "soft" boundaries*, M.A.S. can help you find some of the best snow and untracked slopes at the Bear Valley Mountain Resort (BVMR). With M.A.S. guides it doesn't take long to safely reach these secluded areas, leave your own tracks, and hear only the occasional birdcall or laughter of your friends. In general, when the "soft" boundaries are open skiers and snowboarders have the ability to legally access areas outside the traditional boundaries of the ski resort. These areas can be remote and dangerous and should not be considered safe. Avalanche awareness is critical and many natural obstacles exist (e.g. variable snow conditions, cliffs, rocks, tree stumps and of course no trail markers). You are basically on your own in these areas. Avalanche safety equipment and safe backcountry travel methods will be used on all M.A.S. programs. M.A.S. provides avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes, including instruction and practice on how to use them. M.A.S. guides are trained in avalanche science, rescue techniques, and wilderness medicine. Please keep in mind that competence in these skills is only achieved through personal investments in time, training and money.

75. Site Builder Offers backcountry skiing in Montana. Coaching, photographs, schedule, prices, the center, and contacts. http://www.montanaraven.com/

Home Page About Raven Vision Coaching Before/After Coaching Photos Schedule and Pricing ... Monture Creek Ski Page Is Your PASSION, ENERGY and VISION Reflected in Your Life and Your Work? Raven Visions Coaching believes that every person and organization has a vision and a purpose . The more we align with our vision and purpose the more alive joyous and energetic we become. We want to give you the tools to realize that vision. Consider joining us for an experiece so profound it will change your life forever. FREE Coaching Previews Coming Fall 2003 Join us to Learn how to Achieve your Wildest Dreams with Energy Coaching. WILDERNESS FIRST AID - AVALANCHE AWARENESS January 15-18, 2004 Raven Outdoor Adventures and Aerie School of Backcountry Medicine Raven Vision Coaching Actively working to enrich the way we view ourselves, our work and the way we live our lives.

76. Away.com : Backcountry Skiing Away.com s backcountry skiing travel guide offers information to help plan your next backcountry skiing vacation with articles, ideas, deals, and packages. http://away.com/activities/backcountry_heli_ski/

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77. Powder Heaven > Powder Heaven Offers an online catalog of heli, snowcat and backcountry skiing and snowboarding vacations searchable by activity or region. http://www.powderheaven.com/

Enter Keywords Activities Heli Skiing Ski/Snowboard Camp Backcountry Ski Touring/Yurt and Hut Snowcat Skiing Country Featured Destinations: Heli-Skiing in British Columbia and Alaska Welcome to Powderheaven! So far El Nino has been treating Powder Hounds right with big dumps pounding the BC Rockies, Alaska and the West Coast hard over the past few weeks. When thinking and planning where the best spots to take those dream powder turns you need to look no further than a dream heli-ski or snowboard vacation to Alaska or British Columbia. Alaska is the true definition of big mountain terrain. Entering into the Chugach Mountain Range is an experience all advanced skiiers and snowboarders should experience in their lifetime. Imagine 5000 foot descents of pure powder! Some of the longest descents imaginable exist up in Alaska and most operations run out of Valdez. If first descents are your thing this is the place. Endless peaks and valleys allow guides to constantly search out untouched terrain for you to hit hard. As you head down from Alaska through British Columbia there are a number of great outfitters that can offer you week long all-inclusive lodging experiences to guarantee you a vacation experience of a lifetime. With 5 star lodging, cuisine, and guides to show you the best lines all week long. Between The Coastal Range, Monashees, Bugaboos, and Canadian Rockies you can't go wrong in selecting the best mountain range. The question is which one to check out next.

78. Backcountry Skiing - 185 Of The Best Sites Selected By Humans Popularity, 3 Columns. Pages PZ, 4 Columns. backcountry skiing. CBEL Sports ( 185 links, last update 12 April 2004 ) * = new links http://www.cbel.com/backcountry_skiing/

Pages A-G 2 Columns Pages H-O Order by Alphabet Ordered by Theme Order by Popularity 3 Columns Pages P-Z 4 Columns Backcountry Skiing CBEL Sports ( 185 links, last update: 12 April 2004 ) * = new links [Find on this page] 10th Mountain Division Hut Association Amar Andalkars Ski Mountaineering and Climbi... Andys Notes on European Ski Touring ... Wild Snow Avalanche Alpine Guides Alaska Alpinism and Ski American Avalanche Association Avalanche Awareness ... On The Loose Expeditions (part 2) Park City Powder Cats and Heli-Ski Peter Cliff Mountain guide Powderheaven PowderQuest Tours ... Yurtski Guides_and_Tours Heliskiing Alaska Backcountry Adventures Alpine Guides Heliskiing Backcountry Helicopters Bella Coola Heli Sports ... Leavenworth Snowcat Skiing (part 2) Monashee Powder Adventures Montana Backcountry Adventures Montana Snowcat Club Mount Bailey Snowcat Skiing ... Wildhorse Cat Skiing Instruction Alpine Adventures Babes in the Backcountry Exum Mountain Guides New Zealand Adventure Specialists ... Willigans Wilderness School Telemark Appalachian Telemark Association FIS Telemark Committee Off-Piste Magazine Sierra Nevada Ski Trips ... United States Telemark Ski Association Telemark Bindings Black Diamond Equipment Burnt Mtn. Designs

79. Backcountry Snowsports Alliance (BSA) Working to preserve quiet, nonmotorized areas for quality backcountry skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. http://backcountryalliance.org/

HOME About BSA Our Mission Who We Are Contact Us Where We Work CO Backcountry Vail Pass White River NF Steamboat Area ... Fundraisers Act Now Join Us Sponsor Us Volunteer Stay Informed ... File a "BERD" See Also Avalanche Info Trip Ideas Galleries Links Spring Thoughts From the Executive Director May 11, 2004 Ban snowmobiles in Yellowstone, letter says. "Three former National Park Service directors and three other former high-ranking officials on Monday urged Interior Secretary Gale Norton to ban snowmobiles from Yellowstone National Park. ... The letter, like others in the past, pointed out that Park Service and Environmental Protection Agency studies say that the best option for protecting air quality, noise levels, wildlife and human health in Yellowstone is to phase out snowmobiles." ( Billings Gazette May 10, 2004 Local snowmobiler protests latest recreation path rules. "...county officials say a majority of residents are concerned that snowmobiles are noisy and interfere with wildlife. Regulations that have been on the books for years state that snowmobilers can ride along the side of most roads, but not on rec paths, said assistant county attorney Frank Celico. If he can't ride on rec paths, Casselberry said he's willing to ask the U.S. Forest Service to allow snowmobiles in wilderness areas such as Horseshoe Gulch at Tiger Road or under the powerlines between Swan Meadow Village at Royal Coachmen Drive." ( Summit Daily News Don't miss all the other latest news The Forest Service has presented several new changes to the winter use at Vail Pass, so if you have experience up there, we'd love to have your input

80. Montana Wilderness Association Photo Credit Tom Kotynski. Winter in the Wild Winter Recreation backcountry skiing. backcountry skiing. Winter in Montana backcountry skiing. http://www.wildmontana.org/winter/backcountryskiing.html

Photo Credit: Tom Kotynski Winter in the Wild Winter Recreation Backcountry Skiing The sport of telemark skiing is similar to cross-country skiing, but with more of an alpine ski and boot. This type of skiing offers the gentle gliding over flat terrain of cross-country skiing, as well as the ability to navigate steep snowy hillsides. Telemark skiing originated from Norway, where Norwegians have been skiing for over 4000 years. Skiing was a natural mode of travel in Norway due to the long winters, and a gentleman named Sondre Norheim first demonstrated the telemark turn (later called the Christiana turn) in 1868. Telemark skis are shorter, stiffer and a little wider than cross-country skis and offer more control especially when traversing down a steep hill. While ski resorts see lots of telemark skiers intermingle with alpine skiers on the hill, most telemark skiers search out the solitude of the quiet winter backcountry for miles of untracked powder. However, with the freedom to travel down steep snowy slopes in the backcountry comes the responsibility to carry the proper avalanche and safety equipment. Most outdoor sporting goods stores in Montana carry a variety of telemark ski equipment and clothing. Telemark skiing also requires more practice to learn. Good instruction, lots of practice, and carrying the necessary safety equipment are highly recommended before traveling out onto the winter landscape.

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