Done with crowded resorts? Want to try something new? Join seasoned AMGA Ski Guide Erik Fullmer as he talks you through how to start backcountry skiing!
🔗 Ski with Erik this season – check price and dates here: https://bit.ly/3VABGHz 🔗
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There’s resort skiing, and then there’s backcountry skiing. Imagine the freedom, the endless powder, untouched terrain, and breathtaking alpine vistas—all without the resort crowds.
But where do you start? This isn’t just about swapping lift tickets for skins. It’s about embracing a whole new way to experience the snow, the mountains, and your love of skiing. Let a seasoned expert tell you all about this upgrade.
Erik Fullmer has helped tons of skiers from resorts to the backcountry. In this live session, you’ll get some beginner-friendly tips, learn about the essential gear you’ll need (and what to leave behind), hear advice on navigating untracked terrain confidently - and so much more!
Whether you’re curious about backcountry skiing or already eyeing your first guided tour, now’s the time to get all the info: Erik’s insights is guaranteed to give you the knowledge and stoke to get started.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 About Erik Fullmer
1:34 What is Backcountry Skiing?
3:20 Why we do it?
5:52 Touring skis
8:25 Bindings
10:13 Boots
12:29 Skins
15:46 Poles
16:29 Backpack
17:11 What's inside my pack?
20:00 Avalanche rescue gear
21:59 Clothing
26:44 Traveling in avalanche terrain
34:03 Route planning
35:45 Components of an avalanche
39:39 Avalanche survival
40:38 ALPTRUTh
41:49 Outside of avalanche terrain
42:14 The human factor
43:54 FACETS
46:16 Where to go from here?
49:29 Why go with a guide?
50:47 What is your "Why"?
51:51 WMG team