Originally Posted by
Ttoc6
I do both. This time of year I'm touring. Skins and downhill skis.
Just got notice the resort I've been hiking up and down at is shutting down their uphill access. Means I'll be venturing into the proper back county again, that's all.
It goes without saying, but be extra careful out backcountry skiing. Don't want to be in need of a rescue right now.
I used to backcountry ski regularly and I really miss it, especially the lack of people. I do xc-ski now but it isn't the same.
What's the difference? Do you use different skis?
I did a little xc type skiing on trails in the mountains. Not enough to get good at it but I always wanted to do more. I did some snowshoeing, too. My ex and I would pack a picnic lunch and a camera and trudge through the forest. That was fun stuff.