Backcountry, slackcountry, sidecountry, freeride ... these are now the sexiest words in skiing. But riding in uncontrolled terrain comes with a higher level of personal responsibility. This means getting the knowledge, gear and training necessary to prevent getting buried in an avalanche.

In his iconic presentation, Bruce Edgerly cuts through the marketing hype and uncovers the real issues in North American avalanche incidents. Find out what you can do to maximize your chances of coming home safely. Bruce is vice-president and co-founder of BCA (www.backcountryaccess.com), a leading manufacturer of snow safety equipment, including Tracker avalanche transceivers. You can expect an exciting demonstration of BCA’s new Float 30 avalanche airbag and Tracker2 beacon.

And local snow science expert Brian McCall of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center gives one of his ever popular presentations on local backcountry conditions, the winter’s avalanche outlook, and some helpful hints for safe backcountry riding.



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