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alpine touring mistakes

Tips for First Time Backcountry Skiers: What NOT to Do!

January 14, 2018 By foxintheforest

Earning your turns in the high alpine is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Before you head out make sure you avoid these mistakes.

AIARE Level 1 Course Review

Everything You Need to Know About Taking an Avalanche Safety Course

February 27, 2017 By foxintheforest

Zerrpppppp, click. Zerrrrpppp click. Zerrrrpppp click. My legs sound robotic as they slide across the skin track on their makeshift skis. The only thing that reminds me that I’m human is my heavy breathing. “Phew this most certainly is killer,” I huff as make my way up, slowly, towards what I hope is the top of the ridge. We had taken a wrong turn somewhere and ended up on a steep skin track through some rather dense trees.

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