Are Avalanche Airbag Backpacks Worth It? This is one of our most frequently asked questions at HAT. This piece is intended as an introduction to a larger series that we’ll be publishing this autumn. Our goal is to explore airbag backpacks from several different...
Ski Safer, Smarter & More Confidently in the Backcountry After a fantastic first season, we’re excited to bring Backcountry Smarter back for winter 2026/27! Launched last year, these on-snow training courses quickly became a hit, attracting skiers keen to...
New on-snow course dates for next season, 2026/27 plus a short live webinar next week on : New hybrid ski touring equipment : how to mix and match Avalanche danger levels 1–5 : what they mean and how to use them to help you be safer off-piste and in the backcountry...
“Nothing happens… most of the time”. This can be a trap that leads us into complacency and sometimes into dangerous situations without us even realizing what’s happening – in avalanche terrain, aviation, surgery, finance, even in spacecraft development. We think...
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...
Backcountry Smarter: The Off-Piste Toolkit Introducing our groundbreaking new course for Autumn – Winter ‘25/26 to build your backcountry autonomy. Simple methods to transform your backcountry ski technique and decision-making ability! Do you want to build real...
