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Backcountry Skiboarding

Are you tired of lift lines, hard packed snow, and over crowded ski runs? The backcountry may just be your answer. Most snowriders don't realize all that skiboards have to offer at the resorts, in the parks and especially in the backcountry. More and more skiboarders are beginning to explore the backcountry. The backcountry offers pristine views, untouched powder lines and solitude you can only find in the wilderness. Backcountry skiboarding runs the gamut from easy to advanced.


Beginning
This season, we have skiboards that will allow you to 'cross country ski' without the burden of long sticks. Karhu and Rossignol offer easy cruising skiboards, more like gliding snowshoes, complete with skins for uphill climbing, but which also allow you to float across the snow and also cruise downhill. The glide of the skiboard allows you to access all the places a snowshoe could take you with the ease of a gliding skiboard.

Intermediate
For those more adventurous, the wide body skiboards, such as Fischer's XXL for example, can take you into untracked terrain. Imagine hitting fresh powder all day! Many resorts have glade runs and ungroomed trails where few dare to tread. With skiboards however, riding through the glades is quite easy. In fact, glade runs really bring out the full potential of skiboards. With a wide design skiboard, you simply lean back and rip the pow! Snowcat tours can take you to even more powder stashes and you can choose your level of comfort.

Advanced
Now if you love being out in nature, skiboarding the backcountry is the ultimate peak experience. For those who love going steeper and deeper, blasting through powder and being inspired by the most stunning vistas, skiboards can take you there. Advanced backcountry riding is not for the unprepared however. As you go deeper into the backcountry, whether by snowcat, helicopter or by foot, be educated. Backcountry skiboarding like all backcountry sports require responsibility and safety. You should never be in the backcoutry alone or without proper knowledge of snowpack and appropriate equipment. For those venturing into the more avalanche prone areas, equipment should include a pack that carries a beacon, shovel, probes, extra water and extra clothing for changing conditions. Remember that the backcountry is not patrolled and there are many unmarked hazzards like rocks, stumps, and trees to get snagged on.


Check out these great backcountry products:

Karhu Meta 120cm

Karhu Karver 130cm

Kong Grimper 98.5cm

Leki Poles

Pro Pack Ultimate

Kicker Shovel

Helmets

Goggles

Mountain Safety Video

Yukon Charlie's Snowshoes

Yukon Charlie's Snowshoe Poles

Coleman Snowshoes

Atlas Snowshoes

To learn more about the backcountry, especially for those more advanced backcountry skiboarders, check out the following websites:

American Avalanche Association

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Avalanche Awareness

The Avalanche Center

For recommendations on specific skiboards and equipment for the backcountry, feel free to contact our experienced skiboarders at
1-800-784-0540.
We'll be happy to assist you.

 

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