Prep Your Backcountry Ski Gear

On any wilderness trip, smart preparation is key. But its even more important when youre backcountry skiing, due to the technical gear, low temperatures, potential for severe weather, avalanche risk, and tricky routefinding. Heres how to start smartbefore you leave home.

Published Dec 2, 2011

Evelyn Spence

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