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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

As a regular in trail running races who had recently taken up ski touring, he saw a marriage of his new sport with his old competitive flame — and potential to spark others’ outdoor connections.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

The resort has quadrupled the number of uphill ski routes for ski touring, but the majority of the trails are being supplemented by artificial snow machines.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

Alongside the resulting increase in gear purchases and attendance at avalanche safety classes has come a boom in guided ski touring.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2021

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