As of 11/12/07 1:30 p.m. est. View Other Polls

Do you use an MP3 player in the backcountry?

Yes
No
Sometimes
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.

Do you think heli skiing is backcountry skiing?

Yes
No

As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
How many days a year do you hire a backcountry guide?

1-3
4-6
7-9
10+
Always
Never
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How do you access the backcountry most of the time?

Human Powered
Chairlift
Snowmobile
Helicopter/Plane
Kite
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Do you consider a day spent using a resort's lifts to access out-of-bounds terrain to be a day spent backcountry skiing?

Yes
No
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
How often do you use an ice ax and crampons in the backcountry?

Never
About 5% of the time
About 10% of the time
About 25% of the time
About 50% of the time
About 75% of the time
Always
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How many days do you ski from
June 1- September 1?

0
1-5
6-10
11-20
20+

As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
Are cell phones a legitamate tool for backcountry rescue?

Yes
No
In life threatening situations only
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
Would you go heli skiing if it was free?

Yes
No

As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
Is the backcountry an appropriate place for dogs?

Yes
No
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
Are Snowmachines a legitimate way to access the backcountry?

Yes
No
Sometimes, Someplaces
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
What is your tool of choice in the backcountry?

Tele
Alpine Touring
Snowboard
As of 1/18/07 9:30 p.m. est.
Should tele skiers that never drop a knee just call the ball and switch over to Randonnee?

Yes
No
Leave them be

I don't know what "call the ball means"


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