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An Inside Look at the Premier Big Mountain Safety Class in the Country

“There’s this massive chasm between the current style of avalanche training and modern backcountry skiing. It just doesn’t meet the needs of many skiers,” said Zahan Billimoria, a Patagonia athlete and Exum guide, as we skinned up Granite Canyon in Teton National Park. “We need to abandon the curriculum and instead foster curiosity and collaboration in learning snow safety and understanding risks.”

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How to Spot Avalanche Danger: Crash Course With AIARE Forecaster

In Outdoor Research's brief avalanche safety video, an avi forecaster provides a crash course in avalanche terrain and goes over the basic tools every backcountry traveler should have.

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Dog’s Avalanche Burial Uncovers Risks of Canines in the Backcountry

When a Colorado backcountry skier's dog left his side, it triggered an avalanche and a risky rescue. One rescuer caught it all on his GoPro.

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