MEN’S HEALTH - Fall 2005
Snow – Alternative Skis
Alpine Touring
WHAT IS IT?
A lighter version of alpine skiing system with a heel-release latch.
WHY SHOULD YOU TRY IT? Schuss downhill at breakneck speed and then skin back uphill. It’s like telemarking – you’ll have access to any summit you can climb – but without the learning curve. If you can alpine ski, you can alpine tour.
WHAT YOU NEED
The Ski G3 Reverend $675; lengths 177 to 185cm
This portly ski loves to carve through bowls of fresh powder, but snaps to attention on the hardpack.
Alpine Touring
WHAT IS IT?
A lighter version of alpine skiing system with a heel-release latch.
WHY SHOULD YOU TRY IT? Schuss downhill at breakneck speed and then skin back uphill. It’s like telemarking – you’ll have access to any summit you can climb – but without the learning curve. If you can alpine ski, you can alpine tour.
WHAT YOU NEED
The Ski G3 Reverend $675; lengths 177 to 185cm
This portly ski loves to carve through bowls of fresh powder, but snaps to attention on the hardpack.
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