ski touring

noun

1. cross-country skiing.

ski touring

noun

1. long-distance hiking on skis over open, mountainous country; noncompetitive cross-country skiing

Other Words From

• ski tourer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski touring¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

These Sealskinz also quickly became my new favorite ski touring gloves.

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If you don’t have a trusted mentor to show you the ropes, consider signing up for an introductory course in ski touring, a few days of guided skiing, or some other training that’s not limited to snow safety.

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Salomon athletes Greg Hill and Leah Evans teamed up with Salomon TV and Switchback Entertainment to show us the basic techniques of uphill ski touring.

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Pro skiers Mike Douglas and Stan Rey teamed up with Salomon TV and Switchback Entertainment to break down gear basics for backcountry ski touring.

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Pro skiers Cody Townsend and Josh Daiek teamed up with Salomon TV and Switchback Entertainment to show what they pack for backcountry ski touring, from brief forays into sidecountry terrain to advanced all-day alpine or glacier adventures.

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