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Earn your turns: The backcountry Skiing Revolution - #55


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Seamus's passion for playing outside has taken him from Wisconsin to Utah where he spends his free time Backcountry Skiing around the Salt Lake City area. In this episode we talk about the popularity of this sport and how it allows you to see the world in a different way and find endless opportunities for bottomless untouched powder. Combining his love for hiking and skiing Seamus gets to avoid the crowded resorts and make his own adventures scaling up mountain passes and having adventures that few get to enjoy.

Chapters:
00:00 Opening
00:16 Introduction
03:33 Midwest Skiing
06:13 Ski Resorts vs. Backcounty
09:43 Draw to Backcountry
14:12 Loveland Pass
18:14 Winter Hiking
22:01 Backcountry vs. Cross Country
22:47 Gear, Food and Hydration
30:54 Backcountry Skiing Revolution
33:43 Next Steps
43:04 Stories
48:53 Shoutouts and Sendoffs
51:10 Tips for Getting Started
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Seamus Starting Gear:
Salomon 2024 QST 106 173cm Skis - https://amzn.to/4g0Sf7z
Salomon N S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Binding - https://amzn.to/41gq9B9
Salomon Shift Pro 120 Ski boots - https://amzn.to/48X4n77
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