Black Diamond Backcountry Skiing

Learn how to choose and use an avalanche transceiver for backcountry safety. Explore features, types, training tips, and top-rated models at REI.

Learn what backcountry ski accessories you may need, including climbing skins, ski crampons, climbing wires, ski leashes and knee pads.

Learn how to choose climbing skins for your skis and trim them to fit. Includes videos.

This overview of topics covered in an avalanche rescue class introduces essential skills such as searching, probing and digging for a buried victim.

Learn the different ways to travel in the backcountry in winter, including telemark and randonee skiing, snowshoeing and splitboarding.

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.