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• Types of Cross-Country Skis

  Cross-country skiing is a diverse sport. While true cross-country techniques are used primarily for transportation and racing across varied terrain, the term has come to include some types of backcountry skiing, and some gear has been… read more

• How to Choose Randonee Ski Gear

  Randonee skiing, with its focus on summits, steep descents and mountain traverses, is also known as alpine touring, AT skiing or ski mountaineering. Randonee bindings allow the skier to lift his heels for cross-country or uphill travel… read more

• How to Choose Telemark Ski Gear

  Telemark skiing is one of the most fluid forms of skiing and allows for easier backcountry access. If you are new to the free heel turn and interested in acquiring your own telemark gear, then there are some things you should know to l… read more

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• Ski Equipment Advice

  Lift lines getting you down? Economy has you seeing fewer trips to your ski area? Don't fret or worry, with the proliferation of new alpine touring and telemark ski gear on the market, the backcountry has just opened up to newbies and… read more

• Yreka, California RV Parks

  Yreka, California, (pronounced why-REE-kah) is a mid-size town in Siskiyou County in the northern part of the state. Yreka is near three mountain ranges, the Cascades, the Siskiyous and the Marble Mountains. Visitors to Yreka can enjoy… read more

• RV Campgrounds in White Mountains, AZ

  Arizona's White Mountains are in the northwest portion of the state and have many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are hiking trails and mountain biking single-track for most levels of ability. In winter, there are cross-cou… read more

• RV Parks in Pocatello, Idaho

  Pocatello, Idaho, is a midsize city on the banks of the Portneuf River. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking trails, mountain and road biking, river rafting, fly-fishing, rock climbing and mountaineering in the region. In winter, there… read more

• How Do Telemark Bindings Work?

  There are two main types of telemark bindings: three-pin bindings and cable bindings. There are also alpine touring bindings (randonnee), which have the ability to lock down as well as free the heel. However, these are not considered t… read more

• Rossignol 7X Pro Ski Review

  Made in 1995, the Rossignol X7 Pro is an all-mountain touring ski. The X7 Pro comes in lengths from 170 mm to 201 mm. Rossignol made the ski out of kevlar, making it flexible and lightweight. The ski was originally marketed as a downhi… read more

• Ski Shows Near Twin Lakes, WI

  Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, is near Kenosha and the Illinois state line. The region has many lakes and rivers and is known for fishing, water-skiing and cross-country skiing. In summer, there are water-skiing shows where groups gather to wa… read more

• Information About Skiing Skins

  Skiing skins, also called climbing skins, are strips of rough textured material that can be fitted to the bottom of Nordic and mountaineering skis in order to create a convenient mode of travel in the mountains. read more

• Aspen Ski Tours

  Aspen, Colorado sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. While Aspen is known for celebrities and glitz, the mountains surrounding the city are a ski touring mecca. Options for 10th division hut to hut tours, day telemark or alpine to… read more

• Old Snow Technology: Ski and Snowboard Innovations That Tanked

  Ski and snowboard technology comes and goes. With these changes, like natural selection, some stick around and improve the sports. Others however, well, just fail. Throughout the history of the snow sports industry, many new designs an… read more

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