Backcountry skiing
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backcountry-skiing-192-300867
title:
Backcountry skiing
text:
Backcountry skiing (US), also called off-piste (Europe), alpine touring, freeriding or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort's boundaries. This contrasts with alpine skiing, which is typically done on groomed trails benefiting from a ski patrol. Unlike ski touring, backcountry skiing can – and often does – include the use of ski lifts including snowcats and helicopters. Recent improvements in equipment have increased the
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Skiing in unmarked or unpatrolled areas
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backcountry_skiing
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date modified:
2024-04-25T16:56:23Z
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