Introduction to the Backcountry

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GPS Navigation Apps: Gaia GPS vs Backcountry Navigator Pro

If you spend much time in the backcountry, you have probably considered getting an app with GPS tracking and topographic maps. Nothing can replace paper maps in terms of reliability (as long as you keep them dry), but GPS apps have come a long way. Another good alternative is something like the Garmin InReach Explorer+,

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Backcountry Skiing for Beginners: Avalanche Safety Tips

Avalanche Statistics Before we get into avalanche safety tips, I’m going to (hopefully) scare you a bit with some avalanche statistics. In this case, you definitely don’t want to be a statistic. Here are a few numbers to give you a sense of how dangerous avalanches can be. Somewhere between 20 and 50 people die

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