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Alpenglow Expeditions Announces Plan for Online Avalanche Courses This Winter

AIARE

Recently, Olympic Valley-based guiding company, Alpenglow Expeditions announced their updated Covid-19 policy with regards to their AIARE 1 & 2 courses. In the past, AIARE (the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) courses have predominantly, if not entirely, consisted of in-person classes. Regardless of level, students have historically spent time in the classroom and the field. Obviously, due to […]
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This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before

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Recently, in an open letter, Vail Resorts’ CEO Rob Katz outlined what pass holders could expect in terms of Covid-19 safety precautions for this upcoming season. Of the policies outlined, Katz stated that reservations would be required for all guests before arriving at the resort. According to Katz, he noted that “everyone who wants to get on resort chairlifts will […]
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Asks All Backcountry Users to Sign the “Check the Forecast Pledge”

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It’s looking probable that the 2020/21 ski season will see more backcountry users than ever before. With various restrictions and occupancy limitations at ski resorts, combined with record sales of backcountry gear, all signs are pointing towards an increase in backcountry recreation. Related: This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before As more and more novice skiers […]
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Spencer Cox |
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Mother-Daughter Team Navigates 6 month, 1,430-Mile Ski Tour of the Coast Mountains

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Tania Halik, 61, and her daughter Martina, 30, take family time seriously.  And (logically) what other activity can foster mother-daughter bonding better than a 2300 km (1429 mile) ski traverse across the Coast Mountains?  Well, they apparently did not come up with anything better, and set off on this harrowing adventure starting in Squamish, British Columbia and concluding in Skagway, Alaska. This due crossed: […]
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Tahoe Backcountry Breakdown: Dust on Crust and The Heaviest Pow You’ll Ever Ski

It’s no secret that the skiing conditions in the Tahoe area have been sub-par the past few weeks. That being said, however, if you have a strong sense of adventure and keep your expectations low, there is still fun to be had. Coming off a perfectly timed knee injury and with no end to the high pressure in sight, I figured what better time to get back on the skin track than in prime dust on crust conditions. Not the best decision I’ve ever made. We decided to ski a southeast facing aspect on the west shore last week after a small storm dropped a couple of inches up high and it sucked. We found […]
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Keegan Kliman |
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