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'''Cassel''' is an unincorporated community in [[Shasta County, California|Shasta County]], [[California]] with a population of 207. |
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[[Image:Malfon_tiefschneespuren_2.jpg|thumb|Backcountry skiing near the [[Arlberg]], [[Austria]]]] |
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'''Backcountry skiing''' is [[skiing]] in a sparsely inhabited [[rural]] region over ungroomed and unmarked slopes (i.e. marked [[piste]]s are not present). More importantly, the land and the snow pack are not monitored or maintained. Fixed mechanical means of ascent ([[chairlift]]s, [[Aerial tramway|cable cars]] etc.) are often not present. |
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Backcountry skiing can be highly dangerous due to the [[avalanche]] risk, the exhaustion from the possible climb, and often the terrain involved. Backcountry skiing is often associated with "[[extreme skiing]]". |
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[[Category:Unincorporated communities in California]] |
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Often, the terms "backcountry skiing", "[[ski touring]]" and "off-piste skiing" are used interchangably. "Backcountry skiing" is more commonly used in North America while "ski touring" is more commonly used in Europe, but both describe the same activity. "Off-piste" skiing can refer to any skiing a few metres away from marked trails and slopes [[piste]]s, whereas "backcountry" skiing and "ski touring" can refer to skiing which is not near marked slopes at all, or cannot be accessed by ski-lifts, and often will require a hike beforehand. Backcountry skiing can also involve more than one day through snow camping or the use of mountain huts where available. |
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[[Category:Shasta County, California]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.skierpedia.com/ The skier's encyclopedia, that anyone can edit] |
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*[http://www.wildsnow.com/ Backcountry skiing website and blog] |
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*[http://pistehors.com/ French off-piste skiing and snowboarding news] |
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*[http://www.backcountrysafety.com/ Backcountry and avalanche safety information] |
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==See also== |
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* [[Hazards of outdoor activities]] |
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* [[Skiing|Skiing & Skiing topics]] |
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* [[Ski touring]] |
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* [[Ski mountaineering]] |
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* [[Telemark skiing]] |
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* [[Haute Route]] |
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* [[Heliskiing]] |
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[[Category:Types of skiing]] |
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[[ja:山スキー]] |
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Revision as of 19:10, 23 February 2007
Cassel is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California with a population of 207.
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