Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers & Riders By: Phil Straub Backcountry skiing or riding is, in many ways, a team sport. Sure, you can go it alone out there, but most folks choose to venture into the mountains with partners. The reasons to ski with other...
Backcountry Skiing & Riding Skinning Techniques By: Phil Straub Skinning is the most efficient way to travel across wild snow in the backcountry. People have been putting skins on their planks for thousands of years. In the beginning they were made of actual seal...
RESOURCES for Avalanche Educators By: Zack McGill First off, whether you are a new instructor about to instruct your first avalanche course or a seasoned course leader, thank you for being here. The purpose behind The Avalanche Educator Resource is to provide a place...
The Backcountry Skiing & Riding Guide By: Zack McGill Welcome to the Backcountry Skiing Guide! This is a living document that consistently updates with the latest and greatest in the industry. For you climbing addicts, the The Alpine Climbing Guide is...
Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue By: Zack McGill When most folks think of avalanche rescue, they think of the beacon search. We get it. Beacons are sexy. It’s cool technology that has noises and a display to look at that really appeals to our Tik Tok...