An article about my favorite Colorado winter activity…SKIING!!!!

Ski Touring

Since living in Colorado, I have become an avid backcountry skiier.

I was once a snowshoer, but thanks in large part to my friend Wendy, I have come to enjoy skiing more.

Ski touring is the backcountry cousin of  traditional cross-country skiing. With no groomed trails, you use wider skis and full metal edges for basic turns. It is a great way to explore the backcountry during winter.

Less crowded, less expensive and more of a wilderness experience than area (resort) skiing, and less of an adrenalin rush (and accident prone!) than typical “big bowl” telemark skiing.

Ski touring is essentially hiking on skis: A more relaxed, meditative and genteel way to explore the backcountry in winter than other winter outdoor pursuits.

Touring is also a bit more elegant than snowshoeing; there is something almost magical about gliding along the fresh powder with clear skies and the sun shining.

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