## Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers

by [Phil Straub](/content/author/phil/ "Posts by Phil Straub"/index.html) | Dec 14, 2022 | [Avalanche](/content/category/avalanche/index.html), [Ski & Ride](/content/category/skiride/index.html)

Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers & Riders By: Phil Straub Backcountry skiing or riding is, in many ways, a team sport. Sure, you can go it alone out there, but most folks choose to venture into the mountains with partners. The reasons to ski with other...

## The Avalanche Educator Resource

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | Aug 8, 2022 | [Avalanche](/content/category/avalanche/index.html), [Other](/content/category/other/index.html), [Ski & Ride](/content/category/skiride/index.html)

RESOURCES for Avalanche Educators By: Zack McGill First off, whether you are a new instructor about to instruct your first avalanche course or a seasoned course leader, thank you for being here. The purpose behind The Avalanche Educator Resource is to provide a place...

## The Backcountry Skiing Guide

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | May 16, 2022 | [Avalanche](/content/category/avalanche/index.html), [Ski & Ride](/content/category/skiride/index.html)

The Backcountry Skiing & Riding Guide By: Zack McGill Welcome to the Backcountry Skiing Guide! This is a living document that consistently updates with the latest and greatest in the industry. For you climbing addicts, the The Alpine Climbing Guide is...

## Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | Apr 1, 2022 | [Avalanche](/content/category/avalanche/index.html), [Ski & Ride](/content/category/skiride/index.html)

Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue By: Zack McGill When most folks think of avalanche rescue, they think of the beacon search. We get it. Avalanche Transceivers are sexy. It’s cool technology that has noises and a display to look at that really appeals to...

## Single Burial Avalanche Rescue

Single Burial Avalanche Rescue By: Zack McGill First off, the best way to avoid a rescue is to avoid the avalanche all together. Take an Avalanche Course to be proactive and avoid being caught in an avalanche all together. That said, even the most trained...