Carrabassett Valley Academy, a Ski and Snowboard Academy at the base of Sugarloaf, has been pouring out world class athletes for decades. One of the newer programs they have on offer is the Backcountry Program. This non competitive program fosters skills having to do with human powered skiing and riding. Skinning, hiking and even some mountaineering along with all the proper safety skills needed to properly ski and snowboard in the backcountry. A few athletes joined us in the studio to talk about their experiences. Check it out.. [Read more…]