Ready for the Backcountry?
You've done all the right things. You've taken the avalanche classes,
you know how to read the snow pack, you have all the right equipment,
beacon, probes, shovel, GPS. You have the latest avalanche forecast.
You're prepared and ready for a great ski adventure, Your judgment is
sound, you have all the factors covered. There is however, one factor
that cannot be trained for or predicted. Don't let the "human factor" ruin your day. If you're a backcountry enthusiast this video is a must watch. Warning video contains graphic material.
A Dozen More Turns
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