Tips to practice the five steps of an avalanche rescue: scene size-up, beacon search, probing, shoveling and patient care.

Conversation with Colorado Avalanche Information Center Director Ethan Greene on avalanche safety trends and forecasting.

Similarities between uncertainty in the backcountry and during Covid. What to expect from avalanche courses in Covid age.

Conversation with Josh Jesperson and Michael Ackman of Silverton Avalanche School on the shortfalls of avalanche education and more.

We test the Pieps Black Diamond DSP Sport avalanche safety beacon regarding possible defects or design flaws.

Resources for a well-rounded avalanche education including free courses, introduction to skiing and splitboarding, guide services and formal avy courses.