How to Choose and Use Gaiters
Gaiters come in different shapes and sizes. Learn how to choose and use gaiters for hiking, mountaineering and trail running.
How to Choose and Use Gaiters
Gaiters come in different shapes and sizes. Learn how to choose and use gaiters for hiking, mountaineering and trail running.
How to Choose and Use an Avalanche Transceiver
Learn how to choose this safety essential for snow travelers. We cover avalanche transceiver features, use tips and trailhead transceiver checks.
How to Choose Avalanche Shovels
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.
Avalanche Rescue Overview
This overview of topics covered in an avalanche rescue class introduces essential skills such as searching, probing and digging for a buried victim.
How to Read an Avalanche Forecast
An avalanche forecast tells you about potential slide dangers. Learn what it is, where to find it and how to read a forecast.
Avalanches, Part 2: Snow Tests
Learn how to test snow stability in the backcountry. This article covers snow pits, the Rutschblock test and Extended Column Test (ECT).