From the backcountry.

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A Guide’s Analysis of the Tahoe Avalanche

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Finding a Good Backcountry Partner

Backcountry partners are the real MVPs this weekend.

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Hairy Potter and the Half-Bonded Slab

What to think when there’s new snow!

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Persistent Weak Layers

The demons of the snowpack! Learn what they are and how to avoid them.

December 18, 20256 min read

Finding the Right Boot

Make sure those footsies are protected!

December 5, 20253 min read

How to Find Snow Like a Pro

Gotta find the good stuff!

November 14, 20254 min read

Avalanche Safety vs. Avalanche Rescue Gear

Think of your blindspots!

October 31, 20255 min read

A Nightmare on Beacon Street

Beacons - make sure you know what’s going on!

October 17, 20256 min read

The Day That Went from “Moderate” to “Merde”

Verify the Forecast

October 3, 20254 min read

Human Factor Traps: The Psychology of Avalanche Risk

Human-Factor Traps

A little more perspective.

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From the backcountry.

Stories, field lessons and better questions for your next day out.

February 28, 20266 min read

A Guide’s Analysis of the Tahoe Avalanche

February 13, 20266 min read

Finding a Good Backcountry Partner

Backcountry partners are the real MVPs this weekend.

January 30, 20265 min read

Hairy Potter and the Half-Bonded Slab

What to think when there’s new snow!

January 16, 20264 min read

Persistent Weak Layers

The demons of the snowpack! Learn what they are and how to avoid them.

December 18, 20256 min read

Finding the Right Boot

Make sure those footsies are protected!

December 5, 20253 min read

How to Find Snow Like a Pro

Gotta find the good stuff!

November 14, 20254 min read

Avalanche Safety vs. Avalanche Rescue Gear

Think of your blindspots!

October 31, 20255 min read

A Nightmare on Beacon Street

Beacons - make sure you know what’s going on!

October 17, 20256 min read

The Day That Went from “Moderate” to “Merde”

Verify the Forecast

October 3, 20254 min read

Human Factor Traps: The Psychology of Avalanche Risk

Human-Factor Traps

From the backcountry.

A Guide’s Analysis of the Tahoe Avalanche

Finding a Good Backcountry Partner

Hairy Potter and the Half-Bonded Slab

Persistent Weak Layers

Finding the Right Boot

How to Find Snow Like a Pro

Avalanche Safety vs. Avalanche Rescue Gear

A Nightmare on Beacon Street

The Day That Went from “Moderate” to “Merde”

Human Factor Traps: The Psychology of Avalanche Risk

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A little more perspective.

From the backcountry.

A Guide’s Analysis of the Tahoe Avalanche

Finding a Good Backcountry Partner

Hairy Potter and the Half-Bonded Slab

Persistent Weak Layers

Finding the Right Boot

How to Find Snow Like a Pro

Avalanche Safety vs. Avalanche Rescue Gear

A Nightmare on Beacon Street

The Day That Went from “Moderate” to “Merde”

Human Factor Traps: The Psychology of Avalanche Risk

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