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Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

Update: 2024-09-24

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Eric Carter is an alpine athlete and endurance coach who discovered the niche sport of ski mountaineering, or "skimo," and never looked back. Skimo involves skiing uphill in the backcountry and riding the slope back down. Eric also founded Ridgeline Athletics, where he helps mountain athletes chase their own wild outdoor adventures.

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Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

Ski Mountaineering Through the Backcountry with Eric Carter

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