A New Era of Rugged Ski Touring
February 8, 2009, Denver, Colorado— Rugged touring refers to a particular category of icy travel in which a hiker or climber uses skis as a backcountry travel tool. This makes it possible for persons to safely travel over snow, through mountain valleys and towering peaks. Rugged touring also brings together elements from other winter activities like X-country, telemark, and ski mountaineering.
It’s only fitting that the newest products in rugged touring are eclectic and bring together the technology of today with the tried-and-true classics of yesterday. The skis made for rugged touring today skis are designed with metal edges that improve user control. These skis also feature waxless scale patterns on the base, which helps in climbing, and shorter lengths and side cuts for ease of turning.
Tags: hiker, ski mountaineering, telemark, travel, X-country
Ronaldo dismisses new link with Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo gave Manchester United a New Year boost by again ruling out a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Ronaldo’s goals fired United’s brilliant 2008-09 campaign.
The European Footballer of the Year has been constantly linked with a transfer to the Bernabeu, speculation which increased following recent claims that Real had reached an agreement with United over his eventual sale.
“There’s always speculation, not just about me, but about the future of players all around the world,” Ronaldo told the club’s official television station MUTV.
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