Safety Gear – Back Country Skiing

Backcountry skiing (US), also called off-piste (Europe) or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort’s boundaries. This contrasts with alpine skiing which is typically done on groomed trails benefiting from a ski patrol.

Before you take off and explore the back country on your skis be sure and be prepared it is very important to have these tools.