Ski Mountaineering: An Introduction
Why would anyone give up the happy comforts of chairlift-assisted skiing for this gem of an experience? Simple: Earning your turns makes them taste better, no matter how crap the snow. Skiing becomes a way of interacting with a mountain rather than just using it as a ramp.
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