Backcountry Basics

Alpine Adventures
Keene, NY, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' If you are able to ski the ¡°more difficult¡± trails at most nordic ski centers you¡¯ll enjoy this two-day introduction to the world of backcountry skiing.

We start out by discussing the various types of equipment and clothing suitable for the backcountry and then we¡¯re off for a tour. We¡¯ll work on your stride, aiming for efficiency, not speed, and your climbing technique, again looking for maximum return for minimum effort. Without resorting to advanced turns we will show you a few tricks to help you control your speed and direction on the downhill sections.

The second day¡¯s tour will be longer and we¡¯ll place particular emphasis on maintaining control while skiing downhill on the narrow winding trails common to the East¡¯s forested mountains. You can expect to learn the ¡°power wedge¡± for speed control and the telemark position for fore and aft stability.

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Phone:(518) 576-9881

School Address:

Alpine Adventures, Inc.
10873 Route 9N, P.O. Box 179
Keene, New York 12942 United States
Tel: (518) 576-9881
mail@alpineadven.com

Jobs & Resumes: Keene
Houses & Roommates: Keene

Backcountry Skiing
A Week Of Backcountry Skiing I
Introduction To Alpine Touring
Telemarking The Essentials
A Week Of Backcountry Skiing II
Serious Skiing
Advanced Navigation
Basic Navigation
Winter Camping Basics
Winter Mountaineering Basics

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