Skiing in the backcountry can present challenges. Here’s a look at some avalanche resources to make your adventure a jaunt on the safe side.

Trip report of the iconic Eklutna Traverse, a ~40 mile ski touring point to point through stunning Alaska wilderness.

When does next year begin? Alex Lee offers 7 ways to link snow years including hydrological cycles, winter tire changeover, the rule of ablation and more.

Landscapes shift when free of snow. Features morph: become larger and smaller, more or less ominous. A ravine we call a death trap is flooded with delicate purple petals.

Inspect your beacon battery compartment to avoid or fix corrosion that can cause beacon malfunction.

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

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

In-depth tutorial of steep skiing techniques including Doug Coomb’s “Folding Pole”, the Pedal Hop Turn and fundamental body positions.

In this excerpt of The Ski Guide Manual Rob Coppolillo offers insight on the ski day debrief and using near misses as learning opportunities.

Excerpt from Rob Coppilillo’s Ski Guide Manual on how to plan for and develop a terrain use mindset for ski touring, used by IFMGA guides.