Backcountry skiing opens more of Alaska to access by muscles alone than any other sport, and can take you to the most awesome and fearsome spots, too, for self-reliant adventure. But it’s complicated. We’ll learn about the several kinds of backcountry skis and techniques — telemark, randonee, touring — what each is best for, and the most reasonable route to find your way into the sport.
Eagle Lake Ski Tour from Tobias Schwoerer on Vimeo.
HOST: Charles Wohlforth
GUESTS:
- Adam Verrier, avid backcountry skier and former Olympian
- Toby Schwoerer, avid backcountry skier
HELPFUL LINKS ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING:
- Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center
- Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) data portal
- Outdoor Explorer show on Avalanche Safety, December 6, 2013
- Outdoor Explorer’s “Snow Show,” October 31, 2013
- Outdoor Explorer show on Mountain Rescue, February 13, 2014
PARTICIPATE: Facebook: Outdoor Explorer (comments may be read on-air)
BROADCAST: Thursday February 27, 2013. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday February 27, 2013. 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. AKT
OUTDOOR EXPLORER CALENDAR:
- Arctic Winter Games 2014 (3.15-22.14, Fairbanks)
- Fur Rendezvous 2014 (2.21.14 – 3.2.14 Anchorage)
- Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (3.1.14 Anchorage)
- Alyeska Snow Classic (3.1-30.14 Girdwood, AK)
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