Trails That Never End
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (850 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00BRBUX26 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fastpacking on skis! This is a great book describing some awesome journeys on skis by two incredible athletes. If you enjoy backpacking/sledpacking and wilderness camping, especially via XC skis, then I think you'll probably enjoy this book. If you're into skiing long distances, ultra racing(especially winter ultras on foot, bike or ski), then you'll probably love this book and the insight it provides. The ski record for the Iditarod Trail set in the account in this book . Trails That Never End Alpine Skier Excellent portrayal of ski adventures using gear most would not think possible.Thanks for sharing gear and equipment lists along with respective successes and failures.Your safety concerns may really keep somebody out of trouble.. The Alaska Nordic Monster! Amazing work as usual Tim! You are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for your time putting this together!
Lightweight and fragile cross country racing skis were never intended to be used to ski the rugged backcountry of Alaska. With over 700 color images, chapters in this book describe ski trips over the 1000 mile Iditarod Trail, the 1000 mile Yukon Quest Trail, the 440 mile Kobuk 440 Trail, across the Brooks Range and more.Readers will find accounts of adventure, human perseverance, constant challenge and encounters with unique people in the remote corners of Alaska. And with these skis, they skied Alaska’s longest winter trail