5 Essential Tips for Safely Skiing in the Backcountry

Disclaimer: This is a beginner’s guide that aims, first and foremost, at awareness. It is not a substitute for training from an accredited guide. To make your first real step towards understanding backcountry safety, we highly recommend taking an AIARE 1 or AAI Level 1 course.The backcountry looms large in the imagination of skiers everywhere. It’s beautiful, fearsome, and the last best place to score untouched snow. That latter part may be the backcountry's biggest&nb