How to...go backcountry skiing
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Backcountry skiing is all about exploring the off piste, far away from the safety and security of the patrolled pistes. There are very few better feelings than carving up an untracked powder field in the middle of nowhere. Backcountry skiing is fantastic fun and very rewarding, but it's also dangerous.
The risk of avalanche is a constant threat when backcountry skiing. Marked pistes in a resort are patrolled, checked and made secure from avalanche danger. When you venture out beyond the ropes at the edge of the piste into the backcountry, there are no such securities.
So, before you venture out you need three pieces of equipment: an avalanche transceiver, a shovel and a probe. More importantly, know how to use them in case of an emergency. These three things could save your life, or help rescue your buddy, if you were caught in an avalanche. They're all available from our Shop.
It's also advisable to take a qualified guide with you when you go backcountry skiing, especially if you're going to a glacial area with crevasses.
Backcountry skiing isn't for the inexperienced - your local ski school will probably offer taster days. For further experience, try a specific avalanche survival course, such as the Chamonix Experience one-day courses. Read a review of them from Tribe magazine here.
For more information, visit Henry's Avalanche Talk, a website dedicated to having fun and staying safe off piste: www.henrysavalanchetalk.com
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