Displaying items by tag: backcountry skiing | Mountain magazine

Monday, 21 February 2011 21:58

BackTracks

Solitude's BackTracks program is operated by the resort, but don't expect to ride the lifts all day.

Published in Adventure

Monday, 21 February 2011 21:54

Aspen Expeditions guides lift-served backcountry trips from Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk.

Published in Adventure

Monday, 21 February 2011 19:39

If you're traveling out of bounds at Jackson, you'll want a guide to help you navigate the steep avalanche terrain.

Published in Adventure

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 18:31

Do the Chic-Chocs rock? Read on.

Published in Adventure

Thursday, 10 February 2011 17:55

Things are heating up at the busiest backcountry skiing spot in North America. Editor, Marc Peruzzi, reports from the Wyoming/Idaho border.

Published in Features

Swami won't take offense if you mount tele/touring skis with AT bindings, but the easy flex makes tele-turning most joyful.

Time for Swami to trade in his String Cheese Incident rucksack and acquire a modern pack with adjustable straps, back vents, and such.

When seeking frontside skis, look for damp skis with ungodly edge penetration.

For all-mountain skis you seeketh a balance of powder flotation and hard-snow guts.

Big Mountain ski buyers: Meditate on tip rocker if you crave the pow. Ex racers go traditional.

Using AT boots? Swami sees 90 to 100 millimeter crossover skis in your future Facebook postings.

Swami sayeth: Choose a mountain bike with a blend of climbing and descending performance for the exigencies of the mountain trail near you.

What's with all the skiers passing us in the powder, you snowboarders ask? Rocker lets you float without effort. It's pay-to-play Zen.