One of the primary and most obvious contributors to an avalanche is fresh snowfall. When learning about backcountry safety and avalanche awareness, it’s crucial to understand how the amount of snow mixed with the other main variables (terrain, aspect, wind, and other layers) come into play. This page discusses why it’s important to factor in […]
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Why Temperature Matters Temperature is one of the most easily observable variables in the backcountry, but also one of the most overlooked when it comes to avalanche risk. Unlike complex snowpack tests or hard-to-read terrain features, temperature is something anyone can track with the right mindset and tools. For skiers and snowboarders who want to
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Snowboarding in fresh powder. Those who know the feeling undoubtedly have their own emotions come out when they hear that phrase. It elicits a feeling of freedom, weightlessness, and flow. There really is nothing like it, and for those who pursue it, a lifelong passion is born at the first moment those turns connect. Surfing
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