In this episode of Salomon’s How-To series, Salomon athlete Alexi Godbout explains the process of choosing a line in the backcountry. Alexi explains things to
Digging a snowpit in the mountains is just one of many tools that will help give you an information in terms of assessing the
International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) guide Patrick Ormond demonstrates the difference in load distribution between a pre-equalized ice anchor, and a quad ice anchor.
Glenmore Lodge instructor Mark Chaddwick runs through the important winter skill of self arrest, stopping a slide when in a variety of slide positions. Glenmore
Keeping your feet warm while winter camping or backpacking is one of the most important skills for camp comfort. If your feet are warm, you’re
Jeff Mercier explores the joys of ice climbing in Chamonix after some time away from the mountains. He’s met by the discovery of a
From Outdoor Research, this video focuses on the basics of identifying avalanche terrain. Be safe out there! Learn more about avalanche safety at https://avtraining.org/
Bad weather, harsh conditions, avalanche risk. Why are we doing this? After a failed ski expedition to Tajikistan back in 2019 – Fabian Lentsch, Max
At 13 years old Sam Tierney was in a dark place. His climate anxiety was getting so bad he was having trouble sleeping at
The high mountains of the Alps are at risk as developers encroach ever further in the name of expanding ski resorts and their infrastructure—all amidst
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