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Olas + Montanas: February 2013
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Friday, February 8, 2013. Rear View Mirror: 2012. Well, a new year and probably time for a bit of reflection on 2012 before the current year really takes off. 2012 was definitely a transitional year for me with some major experiences and changes occurring in my life. A warning, this post includes a bunch of disjointed and disconnected photos. The Japanese are so quirky. Festival of love Otaru, everyone was laughing at me wandering around alone. Again, the quirkiness is awesome, Hirafu fire station. We st...
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Discover XC Skiing, Racing, and More | Discoverxcski
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Find the untracked slopes! Backcountry skiing is when skiers head outside the ski resort boundaries to explore the mountains and find untracked slopes. Backcountry skiers seek solitude, freedom and the challenge of finding fresh unexplored snow. What equipment is needed for backcountry skiing? For the more advanced skier. Or to learn from other experienced backcountry skiers. For more details there is a lot of great information on the OZBC. Australian Backcountry Skiing site.