Welcome to a day in the backcountry! There are 2 ways to approach winter travel in the backcountry. You can avoid avalanche terrain altogether You can learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and how to assess avalanche danger If you choose to ignore these two choices and go for another option, traveling in avalanche country without knowledge or preparation, you are gambling with your life. If you want to avoid gambling and learn how to gather information to make a rational decision regarding avalanche hazard, how to be prepared and how to travel safely in avalanche terrain, come along with us.