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Backountry Basics Home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Backcountry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the Gear<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Training<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Forecast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Picture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Out of Harm’s Way<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We want to make every trip a round trip and to be able to return to enjoy many more days in the backcountry. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting out of harm\u2019s way and staying safe in the backcountry is about picking the appropriate terrain for your group and for the conditions. When getting the picture, we identify avalanche terrain. The best way to get out of harm\u2019s way is to avoid avalanche terrain, especially if you haven\u2019t taken a formal avalanche course. Some people who\u2019ve taken courses may choose to enter avalanche terrain on certain days and with certain partners. In this case, getting out of harm’s way involves knowing when and where to go and how to travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like other activities in the mountains, backcountry travel has inherent risks. Sometimes the most dangerous part of the day is driving to the trailhead. While no day can be completely safe, there are decisions we can make to avoid exposing our group to unnecessary risks. When we talk about exposure to avalanche danger, we typically think about the amount of time, distance traveled, or your location within avalanche terrain. By reducing our exposure to the terrain where the avalanche hazard exists, we reduce our risk of being caught in an avalanche. Again, the easiest way to get out of harm\u2019s way is to avoid avalanche terrain altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other things you can do to get out of harm’s way are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n