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Archive Home > 2007 > December > 28 > Time to tour

Time to tour

There’s lots to learn about gear if you want to ski or board the backcountry

By Mark Morical / The Bulletin
December 28, 2007

Backcountry snowriders have plenty of options for gear these days, from split snowboards to telemark or alpine touring ski setups.

Neglecting the ski lifts at area resorts and “doing it yourself” in the backcountry is becoming more popular in Central Oregon, according to Dan....

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