From athlete panel sessions about backcountry safety to expert talks about snowpack science and the impacts of wildfires on snow conditions, the third annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is
Want to leave the lifts and the lift lines behind? We spoke with Centennial State ski guides, avalanche safety educators, and other experts to get the down lown on skiing the high country.
There’s a certain intimidation factor that comes with entering the world of backcountry skiing and snowboarding for the first time. Whether it’s understanding the different equipment and safety components or overcoming the physical challenges, it’s.