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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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Ski Club From Afghanistan Evacuated to Italy Amidst Chaotic Taliban Takeover

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With the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of individuals and families are trying to escape and are fighting for their lives. Several countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have contributed to the evacuation efforts, but with the Taliban seemingly in control and with groups like ISIS-K contributing to the high levels of uncertainty, the atmosphere in Afghanistan is extremely unpredictable […]

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Jesse | August 30, 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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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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VIDEO: Organizing A Backcountry Rescue

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Mike Bartholow | February 12, 2021
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Backcountry Skiing Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been a massive influx of skiers entering the backcountry. With this, it is important to understand backcountry skiing etiquette. Remember, before you enter the backcountry, know before you go and get an avalanche education. Related: Utah Avalanche Center Expresses Serious Concerns About Backcountry Skiers […]

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Dominic Gawel | February 9, 2021
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Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness

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Mike Bartholow | February 5, 2021
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Preliminary Report: Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche near Crested Butte, CO

Crested Butte, CO – On Friday, December 18th, 2020, a solo skier was caught and killed in a persistent slab avalanche on the northwest end of the Anthracite Range. A group of two skiers noticed he had not returned to his snowmobile and saw a recent avalanche where the victim intended to ski. The two skiers extracted the skier using […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 18, 2020
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