As winter marches onward, spring ski mountaineering objectives dance in our dreams: Techniques and considerations for ski mountaineering on glaciers.

Trip planning for a San Juans ski tour, including snowpack discussion with Sheldon Kerr and San Juan ski mountaineering history with Hilaree Nelson.

Tips on how to avoid common spring avalanche problems. Timing, aspect, elevation, sun angle, it’s all here.

Detailed overview of the spring ski touring kit, for general backcountry tours, overnights and camping, and ski mountaineering.