On Why the Backcountry Is So Crowded
If you’re an avid backcountry skier who’s been participating in the sport for a decade plus, you’ve borne witness to this explosion in popularity.
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On Whippets
Occasionally when I’m out ski touring in Utah or Colorado, I see these contraptions on the top of people’s poles. They’re sharp, pointy, and resemble an awkward looking ski pole mated with the front end of an ice axe. They’re called Whippets, and in my opinion, nobody should be using them.