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Extreme Nordic Skiing Takes Over the West

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Dirtbag in Adventures, Skiing, The Road

Well not really… but if you had enough of ridiculously high lift ticket prices, traffic jams in the canyon, or uber high avalanche danger in the backcountry – Nordic Skiing may just be the next best thing. The skis are easy to come across or relatively inexpensive for a new set-up compared to alpine or touring skis and there are plenty of free ski areas for the Nordic skier to thrash. Plus Nordic skiing offers unparalleled solitude when compared with their alpine cousin and unfathomable challenge.

Be forewarned as Nordic Skiing is only for hardcores. No amount of experience skiing flawless Utah powder fluff can compare to the balance and agility required for descending a 45-degree slope with your quads a spazzin’ on a pair of edgeless, skinny sticks. Not to mention the amount of mental focus and poise needed for hitting a kicker with your heels flopping about as seen below.

Photo courtesy of Szymon Nitka

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