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• Types of Backcountry Skis

  For those who wish to venture out of bounds and explore untracked snow, backcountry skis are like gold. Quality backcountry skis are made with a foam or wood core and are often used with skins which are strapped onto the bottom of skis… read more

• Types of Snow Skis

  Outdoor enthusiasts who can't get enough of winter rarely have only one pair of skis. Instead, they'll have a pair of alpine skis, telemark skis for the backcountry and even a pair of cross country skis for a day off the slopes. But, i… read more

• 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

• Telemark Technique for Cross Country Skiing

  Telemark skiing is a type of fluid turn. It was first popularized in Norway in 1868 by Sondre Norheim. Telemark skiing is also known as free heel skiing. As with cross country skiing, the skis for telemark skiing only bind the ski boot… read more

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• What Are Backcountry Downhill Skis?

  Backcountry skiing is an exhilarating form of skiing that combines cross-country skiing with downhill skiing. Backcountry skiers climb slopes outside of ski-resort boundaries to access untouched terrain. The backcountry skier uses rand… read more

• 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

• Types of Downhill Skis

  Before the 1990s, selecting skis was a relatively simple process. You could choose between cross country and downhill skis. Then with the advent of parabolic or shaped skis snow sport enthusiasts suddenly had more choices. Manufacture… read more

• What Is Nordic Backcountry Skiing?

  Cross-country skiing has many different styles, including skate, traditional and nordic backcountry. Nordic backcountry skiing is one of the best ways of touring the backcountry and getting out of the ski area set-tracks. read more

• Northern Wisconsin Tourism

  When you think of Wisconsin, the Dairy State, you may think of cheese. However, the diverse landscapes in Wisconsin make it an exciting locale to explore the outdoors. Northern Wisconsin offers visitors plenty of activities to satisfy… read more

• Telemark Turning Tips

  Telemark skiing uses skis that have a binding that connects the boot to the ski only by the toes in a fashion similar to cross-country skiing. In telemark skiing, the downhill ski leads the turn and the uphill ski trails behind with a… read more

• Tips on Buying Downhill Skis

  Buying a pair of downhill skis is a daunting task for both new and experienced skiers. It's important to get the right skis for your size, ability and interests and, of course, for your budget. If you've never bought a pair of skis b… read more

• How to Drive in Snow Gear

  Snow gear--such as helmets, snowboard, ski or tele boots and cold-weather clothing--are designed to keep you safe on the slopes, not on the road. It's certainly possible to drive safely while wearing some ski or snowboard gear, but in… read more

• What Are Telemark Cross Country Skis?

  Many telemark skiers enjoy getting out where the slopes aren't groomed. Designed for "free heel" skiing on downhill terrain as well as for working in powder, telemark skis bear a great deal of resemblance to alpine skis, although they… read more

• The Best RV Campgrounds in Idaho

  Idaho is home to the Sawtooth Mountains and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, and it shares the Grand Tetons with Wyoming. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the wonders of Ketchum, Idaho, and called it home. Downhill and cross-country sk… read more

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