Backcountry Skiing

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

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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

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