Dreaming of powder days far from the resort? Trade the chairlift for a skin track and dive into our Level Up Your Backcountry Skiing webinar! Led by Lyra Pierotti, Alpine Ascents senior guide and IFMGA-certified pro, this session is packed with expert advice to help you prepare for a season of backcountry adventures.
Special guest Josh Hirshberg from NWAC (Northwest Avalanche Center) joins in to demystify avalanche forecasts. With years of experience forecasting for the Central Cascades, Josh explains how to interpret NWAC reports like a seasoned backcountry traveler and answers audience snow science questions.
Webinar Highlights:
- Gear Smarts: Pro-level maintenance & packing tips.
- Repair Kits: What’s in Lyra’s kit—and what should be in yours?
- Tour Planning 101: Basics of navigation using apps and maps.
- Weather Know-How: Finding the best snow with weather and condition tracking.
- Next Steps: Skill progression and continued learning.
Whether you’re new to touring or looking to refine your skills, this webinar is your guide to an unforgettable winter season. Watch now and get inspired for your next backcountry adventure!
Additional Information & Resources:
- Backcountry Ski Repair Kit: If you don’t already have a backcountry ski repair kit and building your own from scratch seems daunting, we highly recommend the ULTIMATE ski repair kit from Traverse, our friends up in Bellingham, WA.
- Packing for Backcountry Skiing – Lyra covered what goes in your bag, but this video will cover where those items should live in your pack for maximum utility and efficiency.
- Reading the Weather: How to Use History, Experience, and Forecasting to your Advantage – Another awesome blog post from ski guide extraordinaire, Elias Zane Holt.
- Backcountry Tour Planning Webinar & Trip Planning Tools – If you can’t get enough tour planning, here’s another webinar on the topic!
