Beacon, shovel, probe. Beacon, shovel, probe. Avalanche textbooks and classes, as well as backcountry instructors, have hammered into our heads the essentials of backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Never leave home without fresh batteries and make sure your partners have their heads screwed on straight before you leave the parking lot. Traveling safely in the backcountry [more…]
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