Ski mountaineering has a fast growing following. The offspring of off-piste skiing and mountaineering, it attracts skiers with an adventurous spirit who want to get access to snow fields that the masses can’t reach, but who also relish the physical challenge of a human powered ascent. It’s exciting and rewarding, and whilst you don’t have to be a skiing god to do it, it is only for experienced skiers who can handle all types of off piste terrain. Find out more on snowgenius.com.
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