JasonG Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 "Backcountry Skiing in the Desert Southwest" Steve Barnett, May 7, 2009 7:30 pm Skagit Valley College The Skagit Alpine Club is pleased to host guidebook author and backcountry ski legend Steve Barnett at this month's meeting. With a ski career spanning more than three decades, Steve has hunted down touring opportunities all over North America. He was one of the leaders of the modern tele resurrection in the 1970's, writing the seminal how-to book entitled "Cross Country Downhill" in 1979. For this presentation, Steve will be sharing some unique touring areas he has visited in the desert Southwest. Stretching from Zion to the Grand Canyon to Baja California, these destinations are sure to pique the interest of folks who love to ski sunny slopes amongst improbable scenery. Please join us as Steve shares some great stories and images! We will be meeting in Walter Roberts Hall - T-31. Steve will go on after our regular business meeting at 7pm. The following shortcut is to a campus map: http://www.skagit.edu/images/color_mvCampus.pdf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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