Since the major mid-January storm cycle and the highly unstable conditions outlined in our last snow report, we’ve benefited from a series of small top-ups of fresh snow – around 5-10 cm at a time – over the past few days. More light snowfall is expected...
One of many recent avalanche incidents illustrating unstable off-piste conditions (no one hurt in this one, as far as we know) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KyVzUMu2fiMVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Accidental avalanche on “Familliale” – Val...
Much-needed fresh snow has significantly boosted snow depths and revived off-piste conditions! But also an extremely unstable snowpack…. https://youtu.be/b_4IV0p7-RM?si=LYYaJzv13op4Z_NZVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Off-piste Snow Report...
IASI — Where do I start for safe off-piste & ski touring? (Webinar Replay) Not just for beginners: If you’re already trained, already experienced — and you still want a simple place to start (or restart) at the beginning of the season, this webinar is built around...
Alpine conditions are highly unstable and poised for further unpredictability! Discover below how this situation will unfold in our In-depth Backcountry Smarter Webinar Replay. Special thanks to avalanche expert, Alain Duclos, from data-avalanche.org for the featured...
Off-piste snow report for the Northern French Alps and surrounding areas. Temperatures are running well above seasonal norms, and that pattern looks set to continue for roughly another week. Expect mostly blue skies, with only occasional breaks- possibly bringing a...
Research shows that, all too often, avalanche accidents happen because people weren’t applying key safety points even if they had education and training . This is where our HAT Safety Pack comes in. Have you ever attended a talk or training which contained some...
Beautiful skiing conditions mark the start of this year’s season, but there are some things to be aware of….. We now have a good amount of snow after the recent snowfalls. At 2,000 m, there is around 50 cm settled, with well over a metre in most places...
As the UK’s biggest celebration of adventure returns this Friday to Sunday (21st to 23rd November), we’re excited to be back in the heart of the festival. “Backcountry Smarter” comes to Kendal! Our Henry (from HAT) and Mark Jones (All Mountain Pro)...
After sold-out nights in London, I’m really looking forward to bringing our Backcountry Smarter Talks to the North — two evenings in Manchester followed by two in Glasgow. Each city hosts our Essentials Talk and a more In-Depth follow-up. Delivered along with...
