Backcountry Access Internal Frame Downhill Skiing

A snow shovel is a safety essential for backcountry winter travel. Learn how to choose one for avalanche rescue, and other ways you might use one.

Learn about the essential avalanche safety gear you need to carry when you venture beyond in-bounds ski areas.

Become more confident with skiing off-piste terrain by learning three key skiing techniques: blocking pole plants, hop turns and kick turns.