Ski alpinist roping down the Fuorcla da Cavrein (2844m) during a ski tour in the Glarner Alps, Switzerland.

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Ski touring, also referred to as ski mountaineering, ski randonnee, and alpine touring (or AT), is a form of backcountry skiing (off-piste skiing) involving trekking from place to place in the wilderness, that has parallels with hiking and backpacking. From: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. rappell abseilen steep cliff rock wilderness rope height

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