We were able to ski a ridiculous amount of runs on the juneau icefield, a massive sea of snow and ice that looks like antartica or hoth from star wars. Well introduce you to the different types of gear that allow us to travel through the backcountry, including use of climbing skins and other backcountry tools. Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing segment of the worldwide ski industry and this book will serve those masses well in alaska. With unlimited potential for ski descents, the backcountry is where the heart of every true skier resides. The ots backcountry guide provides top adventures for backcountry enthusiasts and inspiration to those intrigued by venturing into the wilderness. Oct 28, 2015 this is a big list of backcountry skiing guidebooks, but its far from complete. This contrasts with alpine skiing which is typically done on groomed trails benefiting from a ski patrol.
You are entering the wilderness and are advised to be prepared for any and all eventualities including. On our way in we noticed a bulldozer clearing the snow towards us from the old brewster house, as we got closer a man with a few kiddos was walking down the road and made their way past the bulldozer, he was nice enough to to tell me that i was a trespassing and that my twenty years of. The second day was also too cloudy to fly, so we hired kevin and sammy to take us and the wives backcountry skiing near eaglecrest. The book includes planning your ski trip to alaska, how to navigate anchorage, information on weather and snowpack and how to access the primary backcountry. Crosscountry skiing is both a fascinating sport and an ageold, environmentally friendly way of getting around in arctic conditions. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. We use one of the best ski tuning machines, wintersteigers grindrite 2100. So weve undertaken a massive project to catalog all the trails, good rivers, kayaking locations, offairport landing strips, and other adventure spots across this great state of ours.
Its convenient central location in montanas flathead valley makes for easy access to resort skiing at whitefish mountain resort and blacktail mountain, cat skiing with great northern powder guides and backcountry skiing in glacier national park, but kalispell remains refreshingly, well, montana. The alaska factor 2 backcountry skiing in south central alaska. Remarkable adventures llc is based out of girdwood, alaska. As far as when to book your trip, many operators offer discounts for. Backcountry stories stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next level, and trip reports to help you plan your next adventure. This is backcountry skiing and splitboarding at its finest. Would you like to try the most popular sport in finland. Nov 22, 2017 new backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers guide to lines of all kinds frank and brittany walker konsella have climbed and skied all the states fourteeners. Mar 28, 2008 this 344page textbook is a guide to all things backcountry and skiing. Writing a guide book for this area required a focused technical approach on backcountry skiing, thus the complete lack of politicising the heli issues. This web site is a skiers resource for exploring southcentral alaska on cross country skis. The guidebook for backcountry skiing in southcentral alaska the alaska factor is a guidebook written for visitors and those new to southcentral backcountry skiing. Backcountry skiing adventure beyond arctic rovaniemi.
We offer the following backcountry skiing services. Here it is, the beginning of the end of life as you know it. The book also includes weather data, avalanche and terrain information, safety information, and history. This book was not the forum for aggravating or addressing that issue. History rock backcountry skiing bozeman and big sky. The mount baker backcountry receives the most snow of anywhere in the world. Written by avalanche experts, snow sense alaska mountain safety center, inc. History rock is likely the most popular backcountry skiing access point in hyalite. Backcountry books guide books and maps for backcountry skiing, off piste skiing and snowboarding, ski touring and splitboarding. Mount baker backcountry skiing baker mountain guides.
It covers topics from avalanche safety and navigation to gear, skimountaineering, fitness information and nutrition for the. White pass is a link between the yukon and the coast of alaska. Do you love combining fun and fitness with nature photography and adventure. Before you drop everything and burn rubber to the nearest trailhead, youll need to equip yourself with the gear, skills, and knowledge required to manage the inherent risks of exploring wild, untamed terrain. Alaska backcountry access guides and outfitters of alaskan. The amount of terrain in british columbia for backcountry skiing and snowboarding is staggering. Film support, iditarod expeditions, multiday snowmobiling and alaskan events snowmobile rentals and guided rentals with alaska snowmobile tours and rentals alaska backcountry access provides film support for several documentaries and reality tv shows yearly. It provides information on hundreds of backcountry ski locations in.
It covers topics from avalanche safety and navigation to gear, skimountaineering, fitness information and. Please tell us about additional backcountry skiing guidebooks in the comments below and well be sure to add them. Local skiers will find inspirational photos of their buddies and an easy gift for their friends from outside. Compare and book a certified guide for your backcountry skiing trip with. Find peace listening to your breath and the gentle glide of ski on skin track as you. Squaw valley alpine meadows backcountry ski tours alpenglow.
Kenai backcountry adventures professionally guided wilderness adventure tours will take you into the most breathtaking backcountry areas alaska has to offer. The south klondike highway cross the coastal range to end down the little village of skagway, on the shore of the lynn canal. It goes without saying that this is a seasonal activity, but many of our guests are surprised at how far into late spring and early summer we can still enjoy the backcountry on snowboards and skis. Backcountry skiing course american alpine institute. Backcountry skiing and boarding 101 the active times. This 1day course is designed for those who have little or no backcountry skiing experience and want to learn the basics. This is a big list of backcountry skiing guidebooks, but its far from complete. Be open and honest about your experience and comfort level backcountry skiing and snowboarding works best when everyone has a voice. Squaw valley alpine meadows backcountry tours update. The book includes planning your ski trip to alaska, how to negotiate anchorage. Mar 20, 2006 writing a guide book for this area required a focused technical approach on backcountry skiing, thus the complete lack of politicising the heli issues. Alaska is home to some of the best skiing in the world. Winter at wilson backcountry sports has the ski techs mounting and tuning backcountry skis for telelmark and randonne skiing. With the help of other alaskans and alaska adventurers, we proudly present the most comprehensive alaska backcountry guide in existence.
I highly encourage new backcountry travelers to head out with more experienced groups at first. If the backcountry glisser on your list doesnt already have scrip for backcountry magazine, perhaps thats an idea. Joe stocks new book the alaska factor genuine guide gear. Find out whats happening in backcountry skiing meetup groups around the world and start meeting up with the ones near you. The book examines four aspects that contribute to avalanche accidents and fatalities. Join us this spring for a truly remote alaska experience at our backcountry basecamp, further in the range then most people venture. How to plan a backcountry ski trip matador network. Not only does the valdez and thompson pass area offer some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world.
This website is a companion to the wasatch backcountry skiing map. This group is dedicated to the pursuit of fun while sliding on snow in the great alaskan backcountry. The alaska factor is a guidebook written for visitors and those new to s. Check the ski trip links above for ideas of where to ski backcountry winter trails and crust skiing venues.
Fierce pacific storms collide with the unique topography of the mount baker backcountry, creating a meteorological monster. Alaska backcountry ski addiction has 5,280 members. Head into the backcountry yet experience all of the. In light of community health advisories from various government agencies, alpenglow expeditions is pausing all tahoe programs through the end of april, at which point we will reassess the situation.
Alaska backcountry ski addiction public group facebook. The guidebook for backcountry skiing in southcentral alaska. We get backcountry skiing books the backcountry ski touring. Factor, a guide book for backcountry skiing in southcentral alaska. Backcountry skiing trips alaska helps you book your next backcountry skiing trip in alaska. Each route is accompanied by a photo and topographical map. The book contains information on local skiing conditions including weather, avalanches, glaciers, rivers, transportation, safety notes and historical. Kenai backcountry adventures provides guided alaska backcountry skiing and splitboarding trips in several areas of alaska. Backcountry is gaining momentum as the apex of the skiing experience. The last guidebook was skiing alaskas back forty, an amazing book. The alaska factor 2, guidebook to backcountry skiing in southcentral. It was distracting as i wrote, so decided to ignore it and just write it from my perspective of 27 years of bc skiing here. Dec 08, 2008 if the backcountry glisser on your list doesnt already have scrip for backcountry magazine, perhaps thats an idea. The wasatch mountains are probably the mostaccessible backcountry routes in the u.
From national parks to wildlife refuges, mountain peaks to majestic rivers, o ur groups are small, but our adventures are big. Named after a boulder next to the summer hiking trail where yokels etch their name, its close location to bozeman, relatively safe terrain and short ascent mean that this is a confidence inspiring location and great place to get a quick backcountry workout. One of skiing without lift tickets, lift lines, parking woes, crowded cafeterias, and tracked out slopes. Jan 30, 2018 backcountry touring is a cyclical experience. I took a quick trip upto bear valley this afternoon to ski brewsters gulley.
Iditarod takes you closer to the real ak at the controls of your own snowmobile. Skiers are always publishing new guidebooks and its likely weve missed a few too. Oct 10, 2012 backcountry is gaining momentum as the apex of the skiing experience. Imagine begin flown into a remote location to spend a week deep in the backcountry, beyond the. I hope the coming year brings you all the good times youre looking for. New backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers guide to lines of all kinds frank and brittany walker konsella have climbed and skied all the states fourteeners. The province is a backcountry mecca, with countless route options for single or multiday trips. Utilize our knowledge to customtailor your trip of a lifetime. Terrain options vary from low angle runs suited for intermediate skiersriders to the big, steep faces for the true experts. It goes without saying that this is a seasonal activity, but many of our guests are surprised at how far into late spring and early summer we can still enjoy the backcountry on. The shift from resort skiing and boarding to the backcountry has taken off in recent years and our beginner backcountry ski and splitboard course will give you the. Alaska wilderness adventures set off into the alaskan.
Simply fly into salt lake city and you can be ascending powder fields within an hour of landing. The alaska factor is a guidebook written for visitors and those new to southcentral backcountry skiing. Alaska is famous for a reason, the mountains and views are astonishing. Backcountry skiing in the chugach mountains, alaska powder day.
It provides information on hundreds of backcountry ski locations in the wasatch mountains. Backcountry ski zones near anchorage alaska including. The bolton valley backcountry is some of the mosteasily accessible terrain in the northeast. This 344page textbook is a guide to all things backcountry and skiing. New backcountry skiing book from colorado mountaineers offers. When serendipitous conditions contribute to a day of favorable weather, dynamic terrain and light, stable snow with good partners the spoils are sublime. I know for me the year got off to a phenomenal start. Skills for ski touring and ski mountaineering mountaineers outdoor expert martin volken, scott schell, margaret wheeler on. Owner nick dalessio offers professionally guided day trips and multiday remote expeditions, backcountry ski touring and snowboarding, ski mountaineering and avalanche education. Each description is accompanied by a annotated photo and topographic map indicating the route.
This is backcountry skiing and snowboarding youve only ever dreamed of. The alaska factor 2 the backcountry ski touring blog. Kenai backcountry adventures alaska expeditions and adventures. This months issue is an excellent example of how those burly guys from the vermont woods have dropped their maple syrup jugs, stopped cutting firewood, and instead are spending tons of time skiing and publishing about it. Detailed descriptions and topographic maps for more than 20. The venue for big mountain free skiing is also worldclass backcountry and ski mountaineering. Backcountry skiing, also called offpiste, alpine touring, or outofarea, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resorts boundaries. Knowledge gained from one trip can help plan the next one. Backcountry skiing in the chugach mountains in alaska just after a storm had passed, which left some beautiful powder in the mountains. With the help of other alaskans and alaska adventurers, we proudly present the most comprehensive alaska backcountry guide in.
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