Rock / Mountaineering Helmet
Rock / Mountaineering Helmet Weight: 285g Injected foam helmet with rugged plastic exterior, perfect for rock climbing or mountaineering outings. Book This Product Daily rate $5 / night Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $.60 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Mountaineering Boots – Piolet GV
Mountaineering Boots – Piolet GV Weight: 860g Lightweight mountaineering boot for summer climbing Vibram sole Crampon compatible Book This Product Daily rate $35 / night Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $4.20 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Rock/Mountaineering Harness
Rock / Mountaineering Harness Weight: 395g Fully adjustable lightweight harness for rock climbing or mountaineering. Book This Product Daily rate $10 / day Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $1.20 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Mountaineering Axe – 59cm
Mountaineering Axe – 59 cm Weight: 380g Classic lightweight mountaineering axe. Book This Product Daily rate $15 / day Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $1.80 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Strap on Crampons – 10 point
Strap on Crampons – 10 point Weight: 808g Classic mountaineering crampon that is suitable for both crampon compatible boots or hiking boots. Use for general mountaineering and snow climbing. Not suitable for ice climbing. Book This Product Nightly rate $35 / day Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $4.20 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Mountaineering Boots – Freney Mid
Mountaineering Boots – Freney Mid Weight: 610g Lightweight mountaineering boot for summer climbing Vibram sole Crampon compatible Book This Product Nightly rate $35 / night Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $3.00 Cancel anytime for a full refund
Overnight Backpack – 50L
Overnight Backpack – 50L Weight: 1250g Classic lightweight backpacking pack. Simple design with load-bearing hip belt and removable lid. 50L capacity coming in 2 different sizes S/M and M/L 50L size Ice axe carrier Removable lid Book This Product Nightly rate $35 / night Book Now Add-Ons Flexible Cancelation Pricing $4.20 Cancel anytime for a…
Inflatable sleeping pad
Inflatable sleeping pad Weight: 690g A 4 season inflatable sleeping pad for those who want to keep a mix of lightweight, warm, and comfort. Polyester. Non-slip surface to keep from sliding around in your tent. An oversized valve makes inflation and deflation easy. Includes stuff sack and repair kit. Book This Product Nightly rate $10…
What is Backcountry Skiing?
Do you have a craving to ski on ungroomed, all-natural snow in some of the most beautiful wilderness mountains' have to offer? If your answer is yes, then backcountry skiing can provide the adventure you're looking for.
Backcountry skiing generally occurs in sparsely populated areas outside designated ski resorts - truly making it an adventure. Human power is frequently the means of access and ascent, but some adventures may require helicopters and ski lifts may be used so long as the land accessed is backcountry.
Types of Backcountry Skiing
According to Wikipedia, backcountry skiing can include:
- Frontcountry: off-trail within ski area boundaries where ski lifts and emergency services are close at hand.
- Slackcountry: terrain outside of the ski area boundary that is accessed from a lift without having to use skins or bootpack. Usually this also includes area with access back to the lift as well. For purists, this could also include where people use a car as a shuttle.
- Sidecountry: terrain outside marked ski area boundaries yet accessible via ski lift. Typically sidecountry requires the skier to hike, skin, or climb within ski area boundaries to reach or return from the sidecountry area, or both.
- Backcountry: skiing in remote areas not within ski area boundaries. Ski patrol, marked ski runs, grooming, snowmaking, and ski lifts are absent.
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