Don’t Forget The Toilet Paper: The Most Common Items In My Backcountry Pack The first question I ask myself while prepping to head into the backcountry is always, “what do I need to bring?” I start running through the mental checklist of my gear choosing quickly what I’d like to take. There are my essentials, the gear I never leave the house without which includes everything to keep me alive and healthy. After […] Gear Review Alex K | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
Classes And Coursework You Can Take This Summer To Become A Better Backcountry Athlete If you can’t afford the time and costs of traveling to the southern hemisphere to get in your ride fix over the summer months you still have options to help progress your backcountry knowledge and skills. When you’re out in the backcountry it’s likely you only spend about 5 percent of your day actually riding lines and these summertime months […] Featured Article Alex K | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
The True Value Of A Backcountry Guide: Why and How To Hire One In this world of strong-minded athletes willing to learn by trial and error and DIY attitudes, we’ve forgotten about an easier way of learning and progressing in the backcountry. The guide. Out there every day assessing snowpack, evaluating terrain and implementing the best safety techniques are incredible mountain guides who have chosen to make it their livelihood spending time outdoors […] Brains Alex K | May 24, 2019 0 Comments
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