Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry have their challenges, but for many fans, the benefits outweigh the risks.

The article offers beginner tips for safe backcountry skiing, emphasizing avalanche awareness and education. Essential skills: master resort skiing, get avalanche training, and learn to use safety ...

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Planning a ski trip can be an involved process, depending on how far you’re hoping to go and what kind of skiing you’re looking to do. Adding backcountry skiing into that equation adds a whole other ...

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