Backcountry Ski Equipment for Courses That Cover More Distance Than Elevation
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Date
2024-06-14
Authors
Waits, Joe
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
The user I am designing for ski tours on courses with more distance than elevation gain.
They ski in places such as the northern Midwest, Alaska, Colorado, or eastern Canada. These are
all places that are cold enough to receive snow. The places this user tends to recreate are large
landscapes that can feature mountains, valleys, rivers, and lakes. While the user might live near
mountains or not near mountains, they seek out flatter terrain in hopes of traversing the
landscape and covering long distances.
Backcountry skiing is a large industry in the United States. According to the Sierra Sun,
“SnowSports Industries America estimates that there are more than six million backcountry
riders in the United States” (Absolon, 2023). These users are advanced to expert skiers who
enjoy exploring beyond the boundary of the ski resort. The user has experience skiing and might
have experience backcountry skiing in larger mountains. They follow the general trend of the
growth of backcountry skiing. Backcountry skiing is the fastest growing segment in skiing
(Rosalsky, 2020).
Description
65 pages
Keywords
backcountry skiing, ski tours, ski courses, Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic, backcountry ski equipment