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Backcountry Skiing Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, a massive influx of skiers has entered the backcountry. With this, it is important to understand backcountry skiing etiquette. Remember, before you enter the backcountry, know before you go and get an avalanche education. Related: Utah Avalanche Center Expresses Serious Concerns About Backcountry Skiers Ignoring Basic Safety Rules DO – Practice Leave No Trace Principles The […]

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Dominic Gawel | September 7, 2024
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Pissing Off Piste: Taking Care of Business in the Backcountry

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Imagine this – you’re having the best backcountry ski tour of your life. The temperatures are mild, the avalanche forecast low, you’ve just made a great time on the skin track and are preparing for your descent of an untouched beautiful line. But then, nature calls. Your brain starts to race as you wonder if you can hold it until […]

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Katy McClintic | December 13, 2023
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2021 Pacific Crest Trail Permits Available January 19th

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile National Scenic Trail that runs from the Mexican border in Southern California to the Canadian border in Washington state. After a dispute on whether or not permits should be issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) and the US Forest Service recently announced Pacific Crest Trail Permit applications will […]

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Dominic Gawel | January 11, 2021
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30 Pounds of Beer Bottles Removed From Colorado Fourteener

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Summitting one of the 58 14,000+ foot peaks is a quintessential Colorado experience. Each year, thousands of hikers flock from all over the world to stand atop one of these behemoths and enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery that ‘Colorful’ Colorado has to offer. Related: Kentucky Woman Set To Climb All 14ers In Colorado, In The Name Of Charity It goes […]

Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020
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