The once-dormant University of Montana backcountry skiing and snowboarding club is rising again, reports the Montana Kaimin, UM’s student newspaper. A fundraiser is set for Nov. 30 at the Bayern Brewery to raise money for upcoming trips. For more information, check it out  here.

... a date for the Vinyl Cafe Show Downtown (which was great by the way). It seems like backcountry skiing is becoming more and more popular which is great! it just means we need to be a little bit more creative with where we go to escape the mass crowds! I do love backcountry skiing though, there is something amazing about the feeling of deserving each downhill turn for working hard ...

... ; sizes, depending on type of skiing like cross-country, downhill, backcountry skiing and ski jumping. ... to choose wider skis; and for back country skiing, thinner ones would be more appropriate. Ski boots are most important piece of ... protect arms and torso of skier especially when participating in tough skiing competitions. The jacket which provides combination of waterproof and enough ventilation ...

Norden, CA - Backcountry skiing enthusiasts and party-goers alike will descend upon The Lodge at Sugar Bowl from 5 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 21 to celebrate the opening of newest addition to the 70-year old Tahoe-area ski resort, Alpine Skills International’s Backcountry Adventure Center.

... for all level skiers  including Steep and Deep Camp, Womens Camps, a Backcountry Camp, a Telemark Camp, an Adaptive Camp, and a Heli Skiing Camp.  In addition, Tommy Moe is available for private sessions with intermediate and expert ... Copyright Mike Doyle Tommy Moe photo Copyright Mike Doyle Early Season Skiing at Jackson Hole originally appeared on About.com Skiing on ...

... Sierra Avalanche Center. Visit sugarbowl.com/backcountry-ball for more information and to RSVP. The forecast looks good ... partnering with Sugar Bowl to turn more skiers on to backcountry skiing. Plus it’s our 30th anniversary guiding ... 9170) so we can e-Vite them. Why is that important? For two reasons, first, who is going to be at the Backcountry Ball is the reason we plan to handle tickets ...

... would later become Sonora Pass. The next day dawned "clear upon the gleaming peaks": just another bluebird powder day in the High Sierra. If only he'd brought his fat skis. My note on Sonora, plus five other "Roads to Take You There," and even a quick word on our local custom ski crafter Michael Lish, in the November Travel Issue of Backcountry Magazine, on stands now.

... s a couple new splitboards lying around the office. In the past, snowboarders have been at a disadvantage to their skiing counterparts, who stride with the dalliance of a gazelle up mountain slopes thanks to the ... lift tickets rising, it’s never been a better time to make big turns in the backcountry. If you don’t have a splitboard yet, check out the Survival Kit section in the winter ...

... excellent areas for cross country skiing (and virtually unlimited backcountry/Telemark terrain). Usually, we have good ... Wax day for those of you that share an appreciation for classic skiing. The ski club has not yet gotten around to grooming the trails, but there is only about a foot of ... National Park fires of 1988). Well, back to skiing. Speaking of which, this was 13-month old MollyTheDog' ...

Backcountry.com Athlete and second-generation ski bum Chris Tatsuno’s video submission to the Powder Highway Ultimate Ski Bum Blow Your Mind Contest has taken first ... bag for a new car (with insurance!), free lift tickets, 16 days of heli and cat skiing, plus all accommodations and transportation while driving up and down the western half of North America. This reminds me of my two friends ...

I stumbled across an excellent article on the Skiing Magazine website. Reading it gives you that warm feeling that only a backcountry skier knows. These guys have taken it to a whole new level. Pouring countless hours and passion into what looks like a one of a kind place (only its probably isn't). Canadians seem to be able to call on on ...

I should learn to ski. Or snowboard. Or backcountry ski, which is somehow different than regular skiing — mainly because you pay more for equipment, don’t ride a chairlift, and are 98% ... doing regular skiing). Or I could start cross-country skiing, which has all the effort of backcountry skiing without any of the fun. I’ve got to start doing one of those things, because then I ...

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... of core training through Pilates with the exhilaration of cross country skiing. The retreat is scheduled for January 9th-14th, 2010. ... group. Classic cross country skiing, skate skiing and backcountry skiing are all options at the ranch.” Pamela ... the extremities for functional use that specifically equates to more efficient skiing and supports the body in daily activities. The Home Ranch ...

... of the most nerve racking moments of my first day backcountry skiing was the first transition from skinning to skiing. I fumbled around with my pack, bindings, gloves – I ... them away in my pack, zip up and ski down the hill. And while I did get better as the days in the backcountry increased, it was still something I was not as fast at as I wanted to be.  I eventually even figured out how strip ...