You may have seen the Thrill Seeking…From the Internet blog post about social media and it’s effects on skiing. Candide Thovex’s One of Those Days Part 2 video is on there. With the amazingness of Part 2 being blasted over our timeline, we seem to have forgotten about Part 1, the original, one year old video […]
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After Amie Engerbretson‘s avalanche experience at Alta Ski Resort, she received some surprising and unwanted attention. When her accident report was first published, skiers and non skiers alike in the community were quick to comment on Amie and her party’s ‘stupidity’ at deciding to ski that certain run. She said: “The comments on it were like […]
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There are a few basic but necessary items to carry whilst skiing in the back country. These will make your experience much safer in the event of an avalanche emergency. The pieces of gear to get are a Beacon or Transceiver, Shovel and Probe.
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“To pursue a sport we love, we must accept the risks…” This video posted on YouTube by Go Pro‘s own Abe Kislevitz shows three skiers experience a different kind of powder.
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Powder legend Dave Rosenbarger, known as ‘American Dave’ around Chamonix, dies in an avalanche aged 38.
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Everywhere we go, we are being told to exert ourselves and strive for adventure in one way or another. Red Bull adverts tell us to find our line, and go beyond it while Go Pro Cameras dare us to be a hero.
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The word ‘avalanche’ derives from the French word ‘avalance’, meaning descent. As back country skiing becomes the fastest growing sector of the ski industry, with record numbers of people in the back country, it’s time to talk avalanche facts. Here are five facts you need to know about them: 1. 90% of avalanche victims caused […]
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Martin Papillon is part of Ski Patrol at Sunshine Village ski resort in Banff, Canada. He’s chirpy, and apologises at the start of our interview because he’s on standby to respond to emergencies, so might have to cut our Skype call short. He leads a team of 40 ski patrollers to take care of everything […]
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Today, the sad news that two young US Ski Team hopefuls have died in an avalanche accident has brought home the importance of staying safe on the mountains. It takes tragic events like this to remind everyone that no matter how good or experienced you are as a skier, the snow will always be a […]
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