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FEW YEARS AGO, I had this idea that using a pulk to extend my time
in the backcountry would not only be fun but also useful. After re-
searching what I would be using it for, I settled on an expedition
sled—lightweight, supposedly easy to maneuver over powder (which I would
find out later was not the case), weighing in at just 4 pounds. My experience
using a pulk can only be documented as comical, frustrating, and something
I'm still learning from.
Using a pulk or sled to get around in winter and spring isn't a new concept.
They were originally made of wood but are generally made using plastic now
that can take a certain amount of weight. The shape of the pulk determines
what it's best used for and needs to be able to run across the snow smoothly.
article and photos by HALLIE ZOLYSNKI
Learning to
900 miles through
the backcountry
with a ski
MY EXPERIENCE USING A PULK CAN ONLY BE DOCUMENTED
