Backcountry Basics: Managing Yourself and Your Group

Proper planning is essential for a safe and successful backcountry ski trip. Once at the trailhead, effective management of yourself and your group throughout the day will further improve safety and your enjoyment of the experience.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Trip Planning

In his sixth column, Brett St. Clair covers the basics of trip planning and staying safe for a day of backcountry skiing.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Technique

In the fifth of six columns, Brett St. Clair shares the most important technical tips for skinning, transitions and descending while backcountry skiing.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Clothing and Packs

In the fourth of six columns Brett St. Claire explores how to dress and what pack to use when.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Avalanche Rescue Gear and Communication Devices

In the third of six columns, Brett St. Clair details the equipment needed to be safe while backcountry skiing.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Choosing the right gear

Choosing the right gear for backcountry skiing can make or break the sport. Brett St. Clair shares tips for purchasing your first setup.

Backcountry Skiing Basics: Getting Started

Brett St. Clair shares tips for getting into backcountry skiing in the first of six columns.