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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

“We’re probably going to have to walk for a while in the dirt and our shoes,” Mr. Droppert said of ski touring in coming years, “and then strap on skis and skins.”

From New York Times Jan. 7, 2022

If your heart is set on the backcountry, book a guide and try ski touring.

From Washington Post Dec. 16, 2021

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