Articles on how to make safe decisions, manage risk, and recognize when to turn back.
Author’s Note: This article stems from a core belief that has guided my work in backcountry education: there should be […]
Why Backcountry Guides Must End the “Trust Me” Model Read More »
Mindfulness and Resilience, Risk Assessment and Decision Making, Survival Psychology
Why Temperature Matters Temperature is one of the most easily observable variables in the backcountry, but also one of the
Avalanche Awareness 101: Temperature Read More »
Avalanche Safety and Rescue, Backcountry Skills, Risk Assessment and Decision Making, Snow
Why Wind Is a Big Deal For Avalanche Safety Of all the variables that can lead to an avalanche, wind
Avalanche Awareness 101: Wind Read More »
Avalanche Safety and Rescue, Backcountry Skills, Risk Assessment and Decision Making
What is a Persistent Slab Avalanche? In the world of avalanche safety, a persistent slab avalanche is one of the
Avalanche Glossary: Persistent Weak Layers Read More »
Avalanche Safety and Rescue, Backcountry Skills, Risk Assessment and Decision Making
What are Cornices? Cornices are massive, overhanging snow formations that develop along ridgelines and peaks, sculpted by wind into precarious,
Avalanche Glossary: Cornices Read More »
Backcountry Skills, Navigation and Wayfinding, Risk Assessment and Decision Making, Safety and First Aid, Sustainable Travel