I finally conjured up the duckets and pulled the trigger on some of these locally made and designed backcountry skis. I have long cross country skied the dune trails around Grand Haven and fantasized about all the powder laiden fall lines through the backdune forest. Dave Ollila's creation was born from the same exact problem, plenty of powder, steep tree laden fall lines, and a beauty of the winter forest that draws us back time and time again. He put his ideas to the drawing board and created, what I believe is the perfect solution for those of us who want to access the local tree lines of anyone's home town; whether you live in Montana, or Michigan, we can't always get to the resort, and sometimes it's just a better feeling to earn your turns. It keeps us healthy, a little more wealthy, and definitely the wiser. I'll post my videos and reports soon. But, if you're interested in checking these MBCS out, read up on Dave and his inventions at the link below.
http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/December-2011/Northern-Michigan-Outdoors-David-Ollilas-Rugged-Backcountry-Skis/
http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/December-2011/Northern-Michigan-Outdoors-David-Ollilas-Rugged-Backcountry-Skis/
