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Off Piste Skiing
Why ski off piste? If you already know the answer, you should be interested in the contents of these pages, and if you don’t know why – yet – but are an adventurous piste skier, then this could be the first step to doubling your fun.
For such a wide and compelling subject,
there’s relatively little good information available. ‘Ski with a guide’, is simply not enough of an answer
for most people and we aim to provide much more. This section, which will grow
as the site expands, includes contributions on the best off piste to be found,
written not just by guides, but by specialists in the areas reviewed. Far from
jealously guarding their hard-won knowledge, guides from both the UK and
the continent have been keen to help spread the word in this way, reflecting
their enthusiasm for seeing skiers develop their full potential. more...
Chamonix off-piste
Off-piste is a way of life in Chamonix, for everyone from powder puppy to powder hound. more...
Verbier off-piste
Arguably one of the birthplaces of the modern freeskiing movement, Verbier also has a seemingly endless amount of off-piste skiing. more...
Avalanches & mountain safety
Before diving into our reviews of some of the best off-piste and backcountry experiences in Europe and North America, we strongly suggest you read our section on avalanches and mountain safety. more...Boxes leftside
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Avalanche safety
- Ski in groupsAppoint a group leader (and an alternate) to be responsible for making decisions in an emergency
- Go one at a time and always think about who will do the rescue if somthing goes wrong
- Be wary of cornices. Never walk up to the edge of a drop-off
- Ski gently. Wider skis are better then narrow skis, and a snowboard is better yet
- Remember the avalanche doesn't know (or care) that you're an expert
Safety equipment
- Buy a transceiver (beacon), collapsible probe, and a shovel
- Owing and carry equipment is not good enough - practise with it
- Carry a compass and inclinometer
- Take an avalanche awareness class
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