Backcountry Experts Recommend Against Using Pole Straps. Here's Why.

According to a backcountry expert at Big Red Cats in Rossland, B.C., ski pole straps are a safety hazard.Why? It's all about maintaining mobility in an avalanche situation. Watch this video for more information.As a big fan of ski pole straps, this was tough viewing for me.Or, maybe I should rephrase. I'm not necessarily a fan of ski pole straps; I just can't stand skiing with the strap flapping around. Therefore, I've always been the type of guy to keep the strap on.The obvious solution here is