Ski Touring / Backcountry Skiing
TrekHard$$$5 days5,000m gain4,000m summitWinter1 training
What it takes
Ski touring and backcountry skiing are the fastest-growing winter sport (+12% annual growth). Earn your turns by skinning uphill, then ski untracked powder down. Hokkaido, BC heli-skiing, the Haute Route ski traverse (Chamonix to Zermatt in winter), Birkebeiner cross-country race, and Antarctic ski-and-sail expeditions offer a spectrum from accessible to extreme.
Injury Prevention for This Adventure
These are the most common injuries for trek athletes over 50. A few minutes of targeted prehab each week can keep you on track.