All articles tagged as 'Backcountry Skiing'


TR: Sleeper Days
March 29th, 2010 | By:  Greg


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Sometimes the temperature is below zero, the wind is howling, the skin track is icy, and the forecast is grim. Nonetheless, if there is one thing in this world which I know to be true, it’s that you will never find good skiing in bed. Sometimes you just need to ... ...Read more


Sleeper Day
March 28th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 6 Comments


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EDIT: This "quick update" has been expanded into a "full trip report." Click here to read the full trip report. Wow. Yesterday on the rockpile (Mount Washington, NH) was incredible. I wish they could all be like that. A real "sleeper" day, in the sense that most everyone stayed asleep fearing ... ...Read more


TR: (Roadside) Katahdin Coolers?
March 21st, 2010 | By:  Greg


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As those of you who have been paying attention to the site recently (or who have been outside on the snow) are aware, northern New England has been enjoying an incredible "spring skiing preview." To enjoy the weather we planned to head out for that mighty (almost) mile-high mountain towering ... ...Read more


Put this Dish Back in the Couloir! TOO HOT!
March 20th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 7 Comments


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THIS UPDATE HAS BEEN EXPANDED INTO A FULL TR: (Roadside) Katahdin Coolers? Check it out! ------------------------------------------------------ OMG! Are we going to get to ski those?! The answer is "yes." Full Trip Report is in the making for the workweek!


Not too Caliente, Not too Picante…
March 19th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 9 Comments


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JUST RIGHT! The high elevation east coast snow pack continues to cook to perfection as if it were a delicious curry being prepared in a mountain hut. The recent weather has provided a surprise early taste of spring, and if you aren't skiing this weekend you are doing yourself a ... ...Read more


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