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What does going through a backcountry gate mean?

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  1. The resort now patrols the terrain for you
  2. The terrain is fine for beginners
  3. You leave controlled, inbounds terrain for uncontrolled backcountry

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References

  1. Ski Utah: Resorts, Backcountry and the Rope Lines Between www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/tony/resorts-backcountry-and-the-rope Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colorado Ski Country USA: Beyond the Boundary www.coloradoski.com/safety/beyond-the-boundary Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Ski Utah: Resorts, Backcountry and the Rope www.skiutah.com/blog/authors/tony/resorts-backcountry-and-the-rope Checked 2026-10-10.

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