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The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing

Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […]

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Clay Malott | October 6, 2022
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PSA: Now is the Time to Sign Up For an Avalanche Safety Course

PSA Now is the Time to Sign up for an Avalanche Course

With summer beginning to come to a close, leaves are starting to change and that crisp morning air is setting in. We can’t help but feel that itch to be back in the mountains once again. Although most of us are enjoying those off-season activities to keep the stoke alive until we get back on snow, it’s never too early […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 19, 2022
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Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe

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Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […]

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Mike Lavery | December 8, 2021
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Blackbird Mountain Guides Offers Unique AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course on Donner Summit, CA

Blackbird Mountain Guides in Truckee, CA, is offering lift-accessed AIARE Avalanche Rescue Courses at Donner Ski Ranch this winter. These courses are unique in the area in that they utilize lift-accessed terrain for recreational avalanche rescue scenarios. Rather than practicing on flat ground, students will use more realistic terrain that will help them understand and optimize their position in the […]

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Mike Bartholow | March 4, 2021
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Squaw Valley, CA’s Alpenglow Expeditions Open Bookings for 2022 AIARE Avalanche Education

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Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions Squaw Valley, CA, based Alpenglow Expeditions just opened up booking for their 2022 AIARE 1 classes for those of you who like to plan ahead.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Alpenglow Expeditions (@alpenglowexpeditions) We caught up with AIARE instructor Ben Weaver and asked him a couple of questions about […]

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AvyBrains | March 1, 2021
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Homewood, CA Offering AIARE Avalanche Courses in Early-March 2021

Brought to you by Ski California In partnership with the North American Ski Training Center (NASTC) and the USFS Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC), Homewood Mountain Resort is offering AIARE Avalanche Level 1 and 2 courses in March 2021. Building on the backcountry experience provided by its snowcat skiing program, Homewood Mountain Resort is expanding learning opportunities for those who want […]

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Mike Bartholow | February 25, 2021
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Inclusivity in the Backcountry: Why Sharing (On Social Media) is Caring

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Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Backcountry skiing is getting more popular. There’s no hiding it and no way around it. You see it at the trailhead, and you see it on Instagram. Many people think that the more people who introduce themselves to this dangerous, out-of-bounds art, the worse everyone’s experience will become. Several social media posts this […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 12, 2021
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How to Safely Begin Backcountry Skiing

Brought to you by SCARPA With ski resorts likely reducing capacity to ensure they’re complying with COVID guidelines, thousands are flocking to backcountry skiing. No lifts, no problem! The backcountry this year could be packed with beginner backcountry skiers, who don’t have the necessary safety skills to ensure not only their safety but also others’. The goal of this article is […]

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Clay Malott | February 8, 2021
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