March 2005

Tips for safe ski touring in the backcountry anywhere in the world, including info on setting up automobiles for trailhead driving.

Williams Peak near Sunlight Ski area and Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the destination. This low elevation areas has become popular for ski touring. It’s mostly avalanche safe because of low angles and timber, and isn’t as sexy as places like Utah, but it actually yields good ski touring if conditions are right.

Spring Backcountry Skiing Tip No 7 — bring your essentials for a safe and fun adventure on the snow.

More Sun Protection for backcountry ski touring and other tips that will keep you safe and having fun.

There is nothing that can improve your backcountry skiing day more than copious and frequent use of ski wax. At home, hot-wax and scrape your skis as frequently as

Hhigh altitude sun can damage your eyes as well as your skin. Short term, you can sunburn your eyes and become snow blind, learn how to protect yourself.