backcountry terrain

Avalanche safety training can mean the difference between life and death in the backcountry. From safe travel, avalanche terrain recognition, and snowpack layering to basic stability testing and companion rescue, there’s a lot to learn about backcountry avalanche risk. Before you’re ready to send it, check out Freeskiier’s list of local avalanche course centers to find one near you. This directory is presented by Arva Snow Safety Equipment. Arva has been designing avalanche safety equipment for over twenty-five years, and is consistently working with mountain patrollers and rescuers to […]