Ski Mountaineering: The 6 Hardest Ski Touring Races in the World
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Ski touring is not only an enjoyable sport. They can also be tough competition. The best known is probably the Patrouille des Glaciers in Switzerland. has an overview of the most important and most difficult ski touring races of the winter.
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