I recently stumbled across this little gem of a website.  The Forest Service has done a great job of updating their site with skier-oriented and snowmobile-oriented avalanche tips, information and videos.  In light of the unfortunate recent tragedies at some of my favorite ski areas, this information is ever more important for anyone even thinking of going out and playing in the snow.

I especially like the ‘A Day in Avalanche Country’ section.  It provides a nice checklist of things to do and think about as you prepare to head outdoors for some backcountry skiing or snowmobiling.  This is a great resource for all the questions we need to ask ourselves yet find it difficult to line up in the haze of an early powder day morning.

So, click here , check out their website and get those beacons out for some good ‘ol practice.  And remember, you’re only as safe as how well your buddies know their gear too!

This Ortovox S1 Avalanche Transceiver is on my wish list

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