backcountry skiing

I was personally grieved when I heard about the awful explosion and fire at Colorado’s snowmobile oriented Electric Mountain Lodge this past Saturday. The fire leveled the 15,000 square foot building and killed three children, members of an extended family

No matter what the snowpack, starting your backcountry skiing trip early in the morning is one way to insure a wonderful day.

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.