Imagine pointing your skis down the face of mountain covered with pure, untouched virgin snow. It is that very feeling that draws experienced
skiers into the sparsely populated backcountry. In backcountry skiing, snow packs
aren't groomed by anyone other than Mother Nature, and the land is untouched by human hands. There are no runs, no trails, no ski patrol, no lift. Simply the backcountry
skier and the mountain. Backcountry skiing is an extreme winter
sport, and it can be dangerous. There is the risk of avalanche, communication may be limited in extremely remote areas, and skiiers may experience some level of exhaustion from the climb. The reward, however, is skiing where no one has
gone before, and the sheer beauty of the outdoors.
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