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Towards a Definition of Backcountry Skiing
Recently while researching at the American Heritage Center, I discovered the papers of a living legend who, nearly fifty years ago, attempted to describe one of the more significant modern developments in outdoor recreation. I am referring to William Morse … Continue reading
Posted in Mountaineering, outdoor recreation, Sports and Recreation, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Backcountry skiing, Bill Briggs, Extreme skiing, Grand Teton, Hilaree Nelson, Jackson, Mortun Lund, Ski mountaineering, Snow King Resort, The Snow King Great American Ski School
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