Spring is arguably the best season of the year for backcountry skiing and splitboarding. Warmer temps, longer days, and a […]
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You usually don’t notice the impermanence of good snow until it’s gone. I say this as the rain deluges the
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What are Cornices? Cornices are massive, overhanging snow formations that develop along ridgelines and peaks, sculpted by wind into precarious,
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Avalanches Can Happen To Anyone Dave Henkel was a genius. Not the type of genius that most of society considers,
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The United States has many regions that include avalanche prone terrain. Over the years, many regional groups have organized to
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There’s a famous quote by Max Planck that says: It’s one of those meditative little lines that becomes more deep
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Backcountry Skills, Navigation and Wayfinding, Survival PsychologyTerrain traps are a major hazard in avalanche terrain. It could be the difference between life and death if you can spot them and know how to avoid them.
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