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Article: Backcountry Solitude.(hut-to-hut skiing as alternative to traditional ski resorts)(Brief Article)
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- E Magazine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2001
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 Earth Action Network, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Soften the Blow of Ski Resorts with a Network of Hidden Huts
Dedicated downhill racers around the country have moved their skis from the basement to the garage, ready to hit the slopes at the first sign of flurries. But--if you're one of them--before you load up that roof rack, you may want to consider which slopes you hit.
This year, why not forsake the usual runs and escape into the backcountry, where hut-to-hut skiing provides a welcome alternative to the slickly groomed environment of the downhill rat race. Trails range from beginning to advanced in both length and difficulty, so you can easily find the route that's right for you. And you can choose ...