Earn your turns: The backcountry Skiing Revolution - #55

Seamus's passion for playing outside has taken him from Wisconsin to Utah where he spends his free time Backcountry Skiing around the Salt Lake City area. In this episode we talk about the popularity of this sport and how it allows you to see the world in a different way and find endless opportunities for bottomless untouched powder. Combining his love for hiking and skiing Seamus gets to avoid the crowded resorts and make his own adventures scaling up mountain passes and having adventures that few get to enjoy. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:16 Introduction 03:33 Midwest Skiing 06:13 Ski Resorts vs. Backcounty 09:43 Draw to Backcountry 14:12 Loveland Pass 18:14 Winter Hiking 22:01 Backcountry vs. Cross Country 22:47 Gear, Food and Hydration 30:54 Backcountry Skiing Revolution 33:43 Next Steps 43:04 Stories 48:53 Shoutouts and Sendoffs 51:10 Tips for Getting Started If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLyt0zvzuXIybePGXdKDzQ https://www.instagram.com/seamus.dolan/ Seamus Starting Gear: Salomon 2024 QST 106 173cm Skis - https://amzn.to/4g0Sf7z Salomon N S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Binding - https://amzn.to/41gq9B9 Salomon Shift Pro 120 Ski boots - https://amzn.to/48X4n77 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ