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    How to Use Maps to Help Avoid Avalanches

    by Drew Zieff February 18, 2021
    by Drew Zieff February 18, 2021

    Exploring great backcountry terrain often goes hand in hand with the threat of avalanches, but with careful route planning and rational terrain management, dangerous slides can largely be avoided. Before you head into the backcountry, brush up on how to use the best maps to identify avalanche terrain and plan the safest routes.

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  • Know Before You Go with the New Avalanche Forecast Layer

    by Mary Cochenour January 20, 2021
    by Mary Cochenour January 20, 2021

    Now you can get official, up-to-date avalanche forecasts directly from the map on your phone. Simply pair the Avalanche Forecast layer with your favorite map to get the color-coded North American Avalanche Danger scale for your region. Whether you’re skiing couloirs or snowmobiling the back bowls, add this must-have feature to your avalanche safety toolkit. Read more about the Avalanche Forecast layer.

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  • Identify Avalanche Terrain with the New High-Res, Worldwide Slope Angle Map

    by Mary Cochenour January 5, 2021
    by Mary Cochenour January 5, 2021

    Identify avalanche terrain quicker and easier this winter with the new Slope Angle – Avalanche map. Designed in-house, this map expands our coverage globally and integrates high-resolution data to help make picking out steep slopes on the map a snap. Add the new slope angle layer to your favorite base map to help plan a safer route through the snow-bound backcountry.

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  • Earn Your Turns: Learn How to Backcountry Ski at Bluebird Backcountry Ski Area

    by Mary Cochenour January 4, 2021
    by Mary Cochenour January 4, 2021

    The transition from resort skiing to the backcountry can seem daunting, but you no longer have to go it alone. Bluebird Backcountry ski area is a totally new concept that is designed to mentor backcountry skiers through the steep learning curve of winter travel in the mountains. Tune into this conversation with Bluebird Backcountry co-founder Erik Lambert to discover why this brand new ski area without lifts is so hot this year.

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  • Buried Alive: Bruce Tremper Shares His Avalanche Story

    by Mary Cochenour December 21, 2020
    by Mary Cochenour December 21, 2020

    Bruce Tremper nearly died in an avalanche. Tune in to hear this harrowing tale, and how getting buried alive changed the trajectory of this avalanche expert’s life.

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  • Gift a Memorable Outdoor Experience This Holiday Season

    by Abby Levene December 10, 2020
    by Abby Levene December 10, 2020

    Give a gift outdoor lovers will actually use — an experience. From travel, to education, to safety, our holiday gift guide rounds up the best COVID-friendly experience gifts for nature lovers and adventurers.

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  • Avalanche Safety with Snow Science Expert Bruce Tremper

    by Mary Cochenour December 10, 2020
    by Mary Cochenour December 10, 2020

    Get the low-down on avalanche safety from the man who’s written the literal avalanche safety books, Bruce Tremper. This week on the Out and Back podcast, Tremper nerds out on snow science, shares his backcountry safety playbook, and busts some long-standing avalanche myths. You won’t look at backcountry zones the same again.

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  • The Best Winter Backcountry Tips from Search and Rescue

    by Mary Cochenour November 23, 2020
    by Mary Cochenour November 23, 2020

    The upcoming backcountry ski season might not be pretty. That’s what Search and Rescue mission coordinator Charles Pitman warns on this episode of the Out and Back Podcast. Since the pandemic hit, search and rescue calls have been higher than ever in Pitman’s jurisdiction of Summit County, CO. And he’s expecting those numbers to climb even higher as soon as the snow flies. Learn what you can do to stay safer in the wilderness this winter.

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  • Courtney Dauwalter: From Science Teacher to Endurance Superstar

    by Abby Levene November 10, 2020
    by Abby Levene November 10, 2020

    Ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter cannot seem to find a big enough challenge. Learn what motivates her to test her limits and her mental hacks to push through the seemingly impossible this week on the Out and Back podcast.

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