wind slabs

This is the first installment of a new series of mine, “Backcountry: Explained.” The goal of this series is to break down complex backcountry topics into digestible and easy-to-read writeups. In the backcountry, avalanches are typically at the forefront of skiers’ minds. All things considered, they are one of the riskiest aspects of the sport. There are nine types of avalanches, each […]