While
I’m posting about grueling, or at least coldish-like events, I figured I’d call out the Adirondack Backcountry Ski Fest which takes place the weekend
of March 4 & 5, 2006. You can go and get involved with instructional clinics, take some guided tours of the
lovely Adirondack area (and bring the kids ,as it seems they accomodate all skill levels). And then, woo hoo! on
Saturday evening there will be a catered buffet dinner party and a Backcountry Magazine presentation featuring Naheed
Henderson and Nils Larsen and their trip to discover the roots of skiing in the Chinese Altai Mountains.