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It’s called long-lining, and it is insane. Daredevils on skis dangle from a metal cable attached to a heli and are deposited on Alaskan peaks too precarious for heli-landings. The trend will mean more first descents for skiing’s elite, but don’t expect it to replace the high-speed quad any time soon.

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