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  • The Five Pillars of Skintrack Wisdom

    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020
    by Rob Coppolillo December 17, 2020

    Five tips for skin track success when ski touring safely in the backcountry. Craft an efficient skin track to avoid avalanche terrain and danger.

  • Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why

    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020

    Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.

  • 10 Essential Mistakes for the Backcountry Ski Touring Beginner

    by Aaron Mattix December 2, 2020
    by Aaron Mattix December 2, 2020

    Tips, recommendations and mistakes of the backcountry ski touring beginner.

  • Buying Used Gear Guide Part II — Poles, Avy Gear, Packs

    by Julia Dubinina November 25, 2020
    by Julia Dubinina November 25, 2020

    Guide for buying used ski touring gear including avalanche equipment, backpacks, radios, personal locator beacons and more.

  • The Merits of a Powder Touring Ski

    by Slator Alpin November 6, 2020
    by Slator Alpin November 6, 2020

    In a season of ski area uncertainty, contemplating the merits of buying a powder touring setup instead of a season pass.

  • Spring Considerations for Avalanche Forecasting

    by Sarah Carpenter June 2, 2020
    by Sarah Carpenter June 2, 2020

    Checklist for avalanche forecasting and tips for safe backcountry skiing on spring snow.

  • Erik Lambert and Bluebird Backcountry — TDP 72

    by Manasseh Franklin February 4, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin February 4, 2020

    Totally Deep Podcast Episode 72 features Erik Lambert, co-founder of the U.S.’s first and only human powered ski area.

  • New Year’s Resolution: Perfect Ski Touring Layers

    by Gary Smith December 31, 2019
    by Gary Smith December 31, 2019

    Tips on the ideal combination of ski touring layers including pros and cons of merino vs. synthetic, midlayer vs. outer layer and glove-mitt combos.

  • Going on Your First Ski Tour? Seek Good Company

    by Jed Porter December 20, 2019
    by Jed Porter December 20, 2019

    A good first ski tour begins with competent and strong leadership. But what to look for in your first ski touring partner? Jed Porter breaks it down.

  • Planning a Backcountry Tour — Aspen Recap

    by Manasseh Franklin December 6, 2019
    by Manasseh Franklin December 6, 2019

    Recap of Mountain Rescue Aspen talk on planning for backcountry tour. Navigation, emergency preparedness, snowpack, sidecountry is backcountry, human factors and heuristics.

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