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ski touring

American  
ski touring British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of ski touring

First recorded in 1930–35

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The man, who had ski touring equipment with him, is believed to have had an accident in 2001.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2023

He supplies the experimental subjects, collecting flies on his ski touring trips.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2022

In Colorado, where ski touring is especially popular among endurance athletes, skiers have been confined to a sharply limited range of terrain.

From New York Times Jan. 7, 2022

If I had more time and money, I would also plan a guided backcountry ski touring vacation.

From Washington Post Dec. 16, 2021

Most days, they rode the 15 miles each way from Mazama to Washington Pass before setting out for a day of ski touring.

From Seattle Times Sep. 22, 2021

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