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Perisher Backcountry ski/climb trip info! 17-Aug-2012 At 3:49:18 PM Mike Bee
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On 17/08/2012 TonyB wrote:
>Extra lightweight gear and skinny skis can handle the steep though, as
>long as it doesn't get too cruddy.

Based on my experience (I'm not a great skiier), it's way less fun than taking an AT setup though.

>Skins are not needed
>for lightweight touring in Australia but are essential for climbing in
>spots like this, when the snow feels bottomless and poles become totally
>useless. I was very concerned about how I'd get back up if I fell ...

Tell that to the icy crud that was supposed to be snow on the Main Range when I was there last month. Skins (even just kickers) were essential for climbing then, even with my Madshus Annums.

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