Chapter 1
IN THIS LESSON
Welcome to the course!
If you’re here, you want to feel as prepared and confident as possible when heading into the backcountry. I’m excited to teach the basics, drawing on my 25+ years of experience.
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Here are a few books to pick up that will be really helpful along your backcountry learning path:
“Snow Sense: A Guide to Evaluating Snow Avalanche Hazard” by Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler
“Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering” by Martin Volken, Scott Schell, and Margaret Wheeler
“Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book: Traveling & Camping Skills for a Winter Environment” by Allen O'Bannon and Mike Clelland
“Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain” by Bruce Tremper
“The Ski Guide Manual: Advanced Techniques for the Backcountry” by Rob Coppolillo