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Originally Posted by HOLLiS
Skiing with a ruck on can be like trying to ski with a unruly monkey on ones back. I made some loops for going over the ski and hanging up the binding, they where for drag one going down hill. I later bought a sled, and the game changed. Down hill became a much more fun. Also the sled had a drag brake (if needed) I'll need to dig up some Crater Lake winter camping photos.
One other thing I did, depending on run out, just let the back slide down on it's own. This was for a heavy pack.
Not sure any of this would be utilized by the Military.
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I always ski with a ruck on, backcountry or on slope. Practice makes perfect.
I don't do long multi-day trips though. My ruck usually comes in at about 35 lbs. in the backcountry. If my 4X4 won't get me in for a place to sleep I will slog in with a heavier ruck, camp and do day trips.
Not into hauling weight around anymore.
In Europe it is the heat because you can move with 35 lbs and stay in the Huettes. Much more civilized...
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