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Check out updated courses for the 2013/2014 Winter

Another winter season approaches. Snow is beginning to fall and gain depth in the upper elevations of the Teton Range and the enthusiasm of local skiers and snowboarders is boiling over. The desire for fresh tracks and the increasing accessibility to snow safety gear, fuels this enthusiasm into skiing the backcountry terrain in the region. Along with the desire to find fresh tracks in skiing the vast wilderness in our area comes great responsibility; a responsibility to respect the awesome power of the mountains.

One of the first steps into learning to respect this power is taking avalanche education courses. These courses are provided by accredited guiding services and feature instruction from guides with extensive backcountry travel experience. With classes taught in three levels, skiers and snowboarders can build upon their education as their experience in backcountry travel increases. Topics for each course focus on central themes such as learning to read avalanche terrain, using snow safety equipment and human factors that contribute to decisions in the backcountry. Specific topics include:

Know Boundaries Video Series

The North Face Know Boundaries snow safety initiative was created to provide valuable insight on the knowledge skills and training required for safe responsible backcountry travel. If you’re thinking about crossing the line these episodes are a valuable first step. This 5 part video series was filmed by Teton Gravity Research and features athletes such as Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ian McIntosh and Xavier de la Rue as well as experts in the avalanche education field. Watch the videos now…