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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Backcountry Skiing' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Backcountry Skiing Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Backcountry Skiing 1. Snowcat Skiing: What Is It? - By: Lachlan Brown Backcountry skiers near Golden, British Columbia travel high into the Rocky Mountains in the warm comfort of snowcats. Traveling in groups of 12, lead by two qualified guides, skiers and snowboarders are carried to elevations of almost 10,000 ft., to ski and ride on a glacier or down gr... Featured ArticleBackcountry Skiing: Getting There Can Be Half The Fun Western Canada is a land of mountains, lakes and rivers. There are also deserts (yes, Walter, small deserts), huge forested plateaus and lush farmland, but mountains are a predominant feature. From the Coast Range in the west to the Rockies in the east, from the Cascades in the south, to the Cassiar Range in the north, there is one range after another; the Cariboos, the Monashees, and the Selkirks, to name just a few.The mountains of British Columbia offer untold opport ...
Read full story 2. Winter Camping - By: Michael Russell If you enjoy hiking and camping during the spring, summer, and fall but wonder what to do once the snow starts falling, winter camping may be a great opportunity for you to continue doing what you love. If you take a few important precautions winter camping can be as warm and as fun as camping in w... 3. Backcountry Skiing: Getting There Can Be Half The Fun - By: Lachlan Brown Western Canada is a land of mountains, lakes and rivers. There are also deserts (yes, Walter, small deserts), huge forested plateaus and lush farmland, but mountains are a predominant feature. From the Coast Range in the west to the Rockies in the east, from the Cascades in the south, t... 4. Snowboarding Part One - By: Michael Russell Skiing was originally a snow sport that migrated over to water and other surfaces like grass. Snowboarding is a sport that originated in the water and migrated the other way to the snowy mountains. Snowboarding is like surfing on snow. Surf boards and snowboards have a similar shape and both are co... 5. One For Ten Cabin Fever In Haines Alaska - By: Adam Longnecker Mountains, massive piles of rock and earth shaped by glaciers, erosion, and weather; can conjure feelings of awe, enlightenment and fear in people. For millions of years weather systems have shed soft crystals of snow on these massive peaks, and now we stand as mere specs in the history... 6. Mission Impossible - Construction Of A Backcountry Ski Lodge - By: Lachlan Brown How can a 9200sq.ft. ski lodge be built in just six months when it took over three months to finish your downstairs bathroom? Now, place the project at the 5250 ft elevation in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, 90 km from the nearest paved road, and it’s easy to think, “Mission Impossible” ... 7. Alaska Adventure Travel - By: Michael Russell Alaska is the largest and least-populated state in the union, encompassing thousands of square miles of wild tundra, forests, and mountains. Though Alaska exports raw goods like timber and oil, tourism has become one of its largest trades. Adventure travel has spread like wildfire over the past fe... 8. Hiking Staff - By: Michael Russell If youre planning on spending a lot of time on the trail, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to get a hiking staff. Now, this doesnt mean that piece of pulpy pine tree that you hacked off near the trailhead and shaved down. Though that walking stick may make you feel like a member o... 9. Organize A Cat Skiing Trip, Ski At A Discount - By: Lachlan Brown What’s better than backcountry powder shared with a couple of good friends? What beats chasing your buddies through the trees, sharing great lines on open slopes and watching your mates “pop” off bumps into the “pow”? Now, if that though brings a smile, broaden the picture to include 12... 10. Lake Tahoe: Cross-country Skiing - By: Michael Russell In addition to world class downhill skiing, the Lake Tahoe region also offers spectacular cross-country skiing at a large variety of venues. As a matter of fact, the largest cross-country ski resort in North America called Royal Gorge is located just outside Lake Tahoe at Soda Springs, Califor... 11. Is Backcountry Snowmobiling For You? - By: John Maxim Backcountry snowmobiling is not for the average rider. Backcountry snowmobiling is an exciting adventure that can give the intermediate to advanced snowmobiler the thrill of a lifetime. Unlimited mountain terrain and snow covered playgrounds are what awaits you when you reserve your spot in a backco... 12. Five Life Skills For Backcountry Enjoyment - By: Chuck Fitzgerald As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is enjoyment. In order to enjoy... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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