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Where to Find the Best Off-Piste Skiing in the Alps

November 11, 2018November 12, 2018 Guest 0 Comments

The thrill of skiing off-piste into the great white wilderness is what the Alps offer best. Ungroomed slopes give the exhilaration which the tailored ones do not. Documentaries often show skiers and snowboarders descending huge mountains swiftly, jumping off the edge of a cliff, and disappearing into the powdery white.

The good news is that the Alps offer something for everyone. While more advanced ski mountaineers can head for bigger lines, people with little backcountry touring experience – can also ski ungroomed slopes. So, if you plan to visit a European alpine country anytime soon, read on!

Hiking

Top 5 Gadgets for Long Hikes

July 16, 2017 Guest 1 Comment

Back when I was growing up, camping and hiking used to be a lot more challenging than it is today. One of the reasons is that hiking trails are far better maintained nowadays, but it is also because of the fact that technology has significantly evolved in the past two decades, and now we have access to a wide array of gadgets that can make spending time in the wilderness much easier and much less of a hassle.

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Best Hikes for Any Time of Year

October 16, 2016October 12, 2016 Guest 0 Comments

These days, we rarely go a few minutes without being interrupted, but there’s one place where you can still find true quiet–the trail. No matter what the season, there’s fantastic hiking across the U.S.A. The following tips will help you plan your hike so you can get the most out of exploring our national landscape.

Miscellaneous

Managing Your Skiing Trip Funds – Looking for an Affordable Skiing Trip in Europe?

April 19, 2014April 20, 2014 Guest 0 Comments

Enjoy our guest post about affordable skiing in Europe. Skiing trips aren’t renowned for being the most affordable holidays it’s

Backcountry Skiing Resort Skiing Reviews - Gear & Other

CAST Si&I Binding System Review

September 23, 2013September 22, 2013 Guest 1 Comment

Cast Touring’s Si&I binding system is the final production model of what has been one of the most closely-watched developments

Biking

Guest TR: The Colorado Trail in 10 days (Part 2)

October 18, 2012October 17, 2012 Guest 4 Comments

…Continued from guest blogger Neil Beltchenko’s report from a thru-bike of the Colorado Trail. Part 1 can be found HERE.

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Guest TR: The Colorado Trail in 10 days (Part 1)

October 17, 2012August 24, 2017 Guest 1 Comment

Here at 14erskiers, we’re always looking for guest contributors. 14erskiers reader Neil Beltchenko rode the Colorado Trail from Denver to

Follow Brittany's account of her trauma on July 6th and her recovery since!

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Unlucky Lucky: Skiing Again!

February 4, 2020 Brittany Walker Konsella 3

At the end of the appointment, the doctor sat me down and said, “Let’s talk about skiing.” In my head I said, “I thought you’d never ask!” But, I refrained. He asked, “Do you even want to ski this year?” I nodded my head in silent response, but inside I was screaming, “Oh hell yeah!” Then he asked, “Do you have a seasons pass?” I nodded my head again and mumbled something about buying it before the accident and just keeping it because I thought I’d be skiing in spring for sure. Then he said, “I think you should get out and ski. I think it will help you mentally.” Yep, this doc knows me, or at least knows my type. Of course, there was the whole spiel about starting out slow, on groomers only, etc. But, I already knew this. It’s not like I haven’t been through 3 ACL surgeries before.

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