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Backcountry Skiing vs. Resort Skiing: What’s Actually Different (and Is It Right for You?)
If you’re a confident resort skier wondering whether backcountry skiing is the natural next step, here’s a clear-eyed comparison — not to talk you into it, but to help you figure out if it actually fits what you’re looking for.
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10 Tips for First-Time Ski Tourers
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Backcountry Adventure If you’ve ever looked up at a snow-covered mountain and wondered what lies beyond the ski resort boundaries, ski touring might be exactly the adventure you’re looking for. There’s something incredibly rewarding about earning your turns, climbing under your own power, moving through silent forests,…
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Women’s Ski Retreat Patagonia: Adventure, Connection & Backcountry Skiing in Bariloche
Maybe it’s the scale of the mountains. The silence of the forests after fresh snowfall. The feeling of earning your turns surrounded by jagged granite peaks and turquoise lakes. Or maybe it’s the way Patagonia invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember who you are.
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Bariloche Backcountry Week 2024
The snow is crippling under each step like crinkle wrap… it is 6 am and the winds are picking up. I look back at my girls, they’re moving forward with their heads down, to protect themselves from the gusts. They have been going for 2 days and waking up this early for a sunrise mission,…
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Building The World Of Empowered Women
LUX trips were born, from a simple realization. The world is a better place if women walk around with confidence, know their worth and frequently spend time in the mountains. Nature gives us a connection to ourselves that we can’t find anywhere else. Spending time in the mountains builds resilience, confidence and skills we need…