SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 103 | Dave Searle – Chamonix IFMGA Mountain Guide Our guest today is Dave Searle – mountain guide, deep mountain thinker, and someone who has built his life around moving through wild places with purpose. Dave has spent years guiding in serious terrain, helping people travel safely and confidently in the mountains while also developing a thoughtful approach to risk, decision making, and what it really means to operate […] Featured Video Podcast | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
The Right Terrain: Knowing Where and How to Start in the Backcountry As winter finally begins to switch on across the West, many of us are feeling that familiar pull toward the backcountry. Fresh snow, quiet mountains, and untracked lines are hard to ignore. I’m right there with you. But as exciting as backcountry travel can be, it comes with real responsibility. Knowing where and how to start can make all the […] Brains Russell Parker | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Backcountry Basics: Snowpit Procedures [arve url="https://youtu.be/onJDpfJycvc"] Clay Malott | February 17, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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Backcountry Safety 101: Understanding Avalanche Terrain Brought to you by SCARPA Avalanches are not a force to be reckoned with. However, with proper backcountry habits, avalanche risk can be minimized. Related: Backcountry Safety Basics Part 5: Conclusion The diagram below is known as the avalanche triangle. To trigger an avalanche, you need all three things. The snowpack needs to be unstable and the location needs to […] Avalanche Clay Malott | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
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