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Back(country) to the future: New wave of ski touring

JACKSON — Backcountry skiing is having a moment. Throughout Northern New Hampshire in western Maine, outdoor lovers are heading to the glades away from the crowds and “earning their turns” ....

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Where to Go Backcountry Skiing in New England

Where to Go Backcountry Skiing in New England
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The latest trend in New England ski resorts is skipping them altogether? Indeed, it seems like more New Englanders than ever are grabbing their skis and heading to the backcountry.
It s a perfect storm of things coming together that have raised interest in backcountry skiing this year, said Kurt Niiler, author of Presidential Skiing: A Guide To Backcountry Skiing In New Hampshire s Presidential Range
. Niiler thinks skiers are foregoing chairlifts this season thanks to the availability of backcountry gear, which is lighter and stronger than ever before, as well as the fluid and often frustrating ways the resorts have felt with the Covid-19 pandemic. With reservation systems at the resorts, and the cost of lift tickets, I can t say I m surprised that people are re-aligning their priorities. ....

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