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What to Check Before Heading Into the Alaska Backcountry
Reading the Snow and the Terrain Alaska ski touring demands a different kind of readiness than resort riding. The scale of the mountains, the remoteness of the terrain, and the variability of the snowpack all require a thorough pre-trip assessment. Before you click into your bindings, run through this mental checklist to make sure you are prepared for what lies ahead. 1. Avalanche conditions and forecast The most critical item on any backcountry checklist is the current a