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fromUnofficial Networks
3 days ago

5 Ways You Should Be Getting Ready For The Backcountry Season

Thorough preseason preparation—avalanche education, gear checks, rescue practice, fitness training, and clear objectives—reduces risk for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
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fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

A Complete Beginner's Guide on Backcountry Ski Touring - SnowBrains

Alpine touring involves self-reliant travel on unmanaged snow terrain with significant avalanche and natural hazards requiring substantial safety knowledge and risk management.
fromsnowbrains.com
2 weeks ago

Adrift in Turnagain Pass: Printmaker Captures Alaska's Ski Soul with New Film Carving Lines

Turnagain is a special place for me. One of my first backcountry experiences happened thereback when I had snowshoes, cotton sweaters, and too much excitement. Fast forward fourteen years, and I still can't get enough of how magical this area is. Countless memories and long adventures with incredible people will forever be in my heart. When I decided to make a film that could even begin to capture that magic, I didn't expect it to take two years.
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fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

onX Backcountry Releases 18 New Avalanche Terrain (ATES) Zones, Mapping 15 Million More Acres of U.S. Backcountry Ski Terrain - SnowBrains

onX Backcountry expanded ATES coverage with 18 new zones covering nearly 15 million acres across multiple western U.S. states to visualize avalanche terrain.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

How I survived 2 weeks filming the Army's grueling mountain warfare school hiking in subzero temperatures and waist-high snow

Jake Gabbard documented military mountaineers training in extreme conditions at the Army Mountain Warfare School, emphasizing safety and advanced cold-weather skills.
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