General Factors and Considerations for Choosing Backcountry Cross-Country Ski Routes
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- ***THIS IS NOT A "STEP-BY-STEP" OR "HOW-TO" TYPE OF VIDEO.
Rather, in this video I describe my general approach and philosophy, as well as the principles that I adhere to when cross-country skiing in the backcountry. Ultimately, backcountry travel is dangerous and potentially fatal. So you have to decide for yourself if you're up for the task.
Backcountry travel is even more challenging on cross-country skis. That is, if you don't have the necessary skills to negotiate difficult terrain. Ultimately, cross-country skiing is a super technical sport that requires lots of time in which to become proficient. So develop your xc skiing skills before embarking on long and difficult backcountry tours. That, and take land navigation, mountaineering, avalanche, and wilderness first aid classes to become more educated about backcountry travel.
• Part 1: Characteristics of Classic Cross-Country Skis ( • Intro to Classic XC Sk... )
• Part 2: Learning to Move Forward by Pushing Off ( • Intro to Classic XC Sk... )
• Part 3: Learning to Transfer Your Weight and Glide ( • Intro to Classic XC Sk... )
Yowza, this took me a long time edit! But describing my process of finding backcountry terrain on which to cross-country ski has been something that I've wanted to discuss for awhile. So I thank the viewers who recently requested that I publish something on this topic!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Preface
1:02 Goal Setting
4:06 Terrain Considerations
6:49 Evaluating the Snowpack
12:19 Time Constraints and Management
14:46 Considering Your Resources
17:59 Outro/Credits
In this video, I was running Fischer Spider 62mm with NNN BC Auto bindings. I wore a pair of Fischer BCX Tour boots.
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Please note that I produced my series of articles and videos tagged “Cross-Country Skiing Explained” with the beginner or intermediate cross-country skier in mind. Therefore, I don’t intend to address racing-oriented philosophy, technique, or gear selection.
Classic Cross-Country Ski Components (articles @ Tahoe Trail Guide):
Introduction to Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 1)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
Geometry of Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 2)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
The Grip Zone of Classic Cross-Country Skis (Part 3)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
Types of Bindings for Classic Cross-Country Skiing (Part 4)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
Ski Boots for Classic Cross-Country Skiing (Part 5)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
Classic Cross-Country Ski Poles (Part 6)
tahoetrailguide.com/cross-cou...
Waxing Your “Waxless” Cross-Country Skis (for beginner and intermediate xc skiers):
Introduction to Waxing Your Waxless XC Skis
tahoetrailguide.com/waxing-yo...
Step-by-Step Waxing Tutorial
tahoetrailguide.com/waxing-yo...
Considerations for buying cross-country ski gear (new and beginner xc skiers):
Buying Cross-Country Ski Gear, for Beginners (Part 1)
tahoetrailguide.com/buying-cr...
I've produced this collection of articles and videos about backcountry travel and exploration with the beginner and intermediate adventurer in mind. This is the demographic for whom I most often served while working in the Lake Tahoe outdoor recreation industry. In essence, these informational projects I create and publish are extensions of the many conversations we've had over the years.
Please note that, although I encourage you to venture out of your comfort zone, you need to know your limits and when to turn back. Tahoe Trail Guide and its contributors are not liable for property loss or damage, personal injury, or death. Always consult multiple sources when venturing into the backcountry. Always be prepared for the worst case scenario. Your safety is your responsibility.
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This is information is golden! I've come to the same conclusions but it was with a lot of trial and error and some not so fun days. For anyone starting out or on the journey this video can really shorten the learning curve so you can get to fun enjoyable days. Thanks for making this Jared
Hey Grady,
Thanks so much for the kind words, and for contributing to the conversation!
I'm really glad you liked the video. I was unsure for the first couple of days that I was editing this as to whether or not it was going to resonate with people since it's not a specific "how-to" style of video. I decided, in the end, to keep it pretty open-ended and broad. As much as I like to give detailed info and instruction, I also really like the "process of discovery" aspects of learning. And I wanted that to be the underlying theme here since everyone is different, and has different skills and backgrounds and goals.
Anyway, I really appreciate you tuning in, and for the meaningful feedback :)
@@JaredManninenA great opening video, properly premised for perhaps a series of BC video topics, if you are so inclined. That goes along with another idea I have, which is to collect a series of clips to talk about snow the conditions and all of the terms people have thrown around. I don’t think I will ever know for sure what ‘corn’ is until someone picks up a clump and shows me. If anyone can convey the feel of the snow and show it as a b-roll, cam on a pole footage, boot view footage, it is you my good sir. Indeed, the snow out west is different and the foresight will be handy on a future trip out west. Of course, these video ideas might only be available toward the end of a season or at the start of the next, but something to keep in mind as you capture clips as you go. Thank you for taking the time to respond to respond to all of our comments, it certainly is enjoyable to converse. I think it’s safe to say the we all get busy and it can be challenging to be keep the conversation going.
@@ecphotographer Thanks again for such great feedback 🤗I have a bunch of other backcountry cross-country ski videos on the to-do list, so I'll keep plugging away at them as the season progresses. I do like your idea of feature different qualities of snow as we definitely do have an assortment of it out here in the west! Speaking of which, it's literally snowing as I type this out so I'm going to close for now and go walk around the forest. Not quite enough on which to ski, but it's promising especially since we don't have anything in the forecast for days! Take care 😀
@@JaredManninen Hope you had a good one.
@@ecphotographer It was sloppy, sticky snow, but fun just the same 😉
Great info in this video. There are many factors to think about when exploring outdoors w/ family or friends. Having similar skillset & pace leads to achieving the goal. I too have experienced hiking where I've had to wait constantly for my friend, resulting frustration, out of time, & having to turn around. Great recommendation researching avalanche updates before you go. Knowing reality of the area to the best of your ability can make all the difference. It can be challenging knowing your dependent only upon yourself if something goes wrong. A mindful action plan "if something happens" helps derailing panic mode if a situation were to occur.
I agree, minimizing drive time, knowing the terrain well & getting on your skis is most important to perfect skill & boost confidence.
Great points & thoughts Jared. Your the best!!
Hey Renae!
Thanks for watching, and for contributing to the conversation :)
I think I mention in the video that I tend to ski alone just so I don't have to deal with the logistics of coordinating with other people, but more because of the expectations. Half the time I'm outside nowadays I'm looking for birds, for example, and that involves me standing and listening quite a bit, which most people aren't usually interested in. haha!
I think a lot of the factors that I mention are relatively straightforward and mostly instinctual for people who play outdoors frequently, but I think speaking them outloud and drawing specific attention to them is good for many people. And that's simply because I think it's helpful to consciously know why we do a thing or behave in a certain way rather than just automatically doing the thing (i.e. choosing a specific line/route on skis and avoiding certain terrain traps). I just think being present while we make these decisions is one of the best things we can do.
Again, thanks so much for tuning in and all of the meaningful feedback!