BLISTER SUMMIT Experts Talk Backcountry Safety and Gear (Video)
BCA co-founder Bruce Edgerly explains why gear is just part of the equation to safe backcountry travel, and why avalanche education is still paramount.
BCA co-founder Bruce Edgerly explains why gear is just part of the equation to safe backcountry travel, and why avalanche education is still paramount.
BCA Ambassador AJ Appezzato talks about the false confidence new backcountry riders have and why direct feedback is important to ensure that your confidence levels and actions align with the risks.
When we ride together, we decide together. Always plan, coordinate, and decide as a group when in the backcountry.
You and your team have to be on the same page when it comes to mindset when going into the backcountry. Talk about this before your head out!
BCA ambassador AJ Appezzato talks about why mentorship is necessary for providing direct feedback and guiding us about what we don’t know rather than building false confidence.
BCA ambassador Jim Conway discusses the impact of human factors in the backcountry and shortcuts to more easily navigate complex environments.