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Navigating Hazardous Terrain in the Backcountry | Alpine Ready Ep. 2

Author(s): Peak Performance
Video Release Date: October 10, 2026
Video Source: YouTube

In Episode 2 of Get Alpine Ready, Peak Performance athletes Elisabeth Gerritzen and Henrik Windstedt join Avalanche Geeks to break down the fundamentals of moving through technical mountain terrain.

From route planning and terrain choice to glacier travel, rope systems and efficient transitions, the episode explores how experienced skiers and guides make decisions in the mountains.

In this episode:

  • Route planning and terrain choice
  • Moving through glaciated terrain
  • Reading the snow & group dynamics
  • Efficient transitions
  • Adapting to changing mountain conditions

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