9 Avalanche Safety Tips All Skiers Should Know

Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous.
As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated for avalanche risk, you take the risk of being injured or killed in an avalanche. We don't mention that to explicitly deter skiers from recreating in the backcountry, but it's a reality worth noting.Before reading this list of basic avalanche safety tips that all skiers should know, please note that this article is not a substitute for in-person courses led by trai