March 2011
FEATURED STORY
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Crossing the Line
Advances in riding equipment are making the backcountry more accessible than ever. But how do we keep guests safe? Out of bounds. For many skiers, the words resonate with excitement and sex appeal—the thrill that comes with exploring the wilderness and semi-wilderness beyond ski-area boundaries and the kind of renegade good feeling that comes with any experience that is, both figuratively and literally, outside the mainstream.For ski area managers, however, the term can cook up a whole different stew, with its ingredients including legal concerns, ethical question marks, operational logistics, and fundamental safety. It can be summed up, perhaps in a single question: When it comes to s...
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