Want to feel more confident off-piste this winter — not just in your skiing technique, but in understanding your gear and making better decisions in avalanche terrain?
Join me, Henry, alongside Mark Jones (All Mountain Pro) for this free *Backcountry Smarter – The Essentials online talk on Thursday 10th September. *This talk is for Ski Club members – see this link for signing up and how to become a member.
Backcountry Smarter came about when Mark and I started planning an on-snow course together. We quickly realised that there are lots of useful elements we have to share with participants long before they get to the mountains. And everyone can benefit from these ‘pre-course’ points, even if they are not doing our actual Backcountry Smarter on-snow training.
The idea is to help you build greater backcountry autonomy through simple, practical methods that can transform both your ski technique and your decision-making.
What will you take away from the Talk?
We’ll focus on three key areas:
- Equipment – Understanding the right ski, boot and binding combinations for you, plus the essential avalanche safety gear.
- Technique – Improving control, line choice and efficient skiing to make you more capable and confident off-piste.
- Risk Management – Smarter: decision-making, risk reduction & being prepared for a self-contained – companion rescue. For more info on the HAT ‘Framework Method’ and the pocket guides, see the Safety Pack
Mark and I will introduce some of the methods we use to help skiers become Backcountry Smarter, with useful points you can take away now and apply when you’re back on snow this winter.
We’ll also introduce the full Backcountry Smarter course series for 2026–27, which includes:
- UK-based pre-season talks and transceiver training
- Our 4-day on-snow courses (in Val d’Isère/Tignes) combining both safety and technique
- Pocket-sized memory aid and accident reduction guide
- More online learning
But mainly this free webinar stands on its own — it’s not just a sales pitch! You’ll come away with clear, actionable tips that you can use right away.
Whether you’re looking to build autonomy from the start, or deepen your confidence and leadership in off-piste terrain — this Backcountry Smarter series is for you.
We hope to see you there!
