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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

“I have encountered many gender gaps in outdoor spaces and guiding,” said Victoria Garvin, glacier mountaineering and ski touring guide with Northwest Alpine Guides, based in Sedro-Woolley.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023

Join Northwest Alpine Guides for a three-day backcountry ski touring adventure that will introduce you to the thrills and skills of backcountry skiing with knowledgeable guides.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

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

I prefer backcountry skiing, also called ski touring, to resort skiing, though.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2019

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