The following is part of a series of articles compiled by the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame that will take a closer look at the sport of alpine ski touring. The museum is located atop the Vail Village Parking Structure and features a treasure trove of ski history and heritage.Backcountry skiing is a team sport that masquerades as an individual activity. It attracts strong-willed people, many who are fiercely independent, which makes the process of determining a leader in a group difficult. Most of the time, this is not an issue, but if it should become …
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