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Backcountry Smarter : On-Snow Course Dates for next Season & Free Webinar Next Week!
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
“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 the...
‘Where Do I Start?’ Safer Off-Piste & Ski Touring — IASI Webinar Replay with Henry Schniewind + Dominique Perret (WEMountain)
The IASI webinar titled “Where do I start for safe off-piste & ski touring?” addresses both novices and experienced skiers. It emphasizes practical strategies for safe skiing, including avalanche risk awareness, terrain filtering, and the importance of practice with rescue gear. The replay is accessible online for further learning.
Avalanche Triggering Explained, Technique + Equipment Compatibility for Touring: In-depth ‘Backcountry Smarter’ Webinar Replay with Henry + Mark
The “Backcountry Smarter Webinar Replay” covers avalanche triggering insights from Henry Schniewind and practical touring techniques from Mark Jones. Key topics include avalanche initiation, remote triggering, essential safety habits, touring gear compatibility, and balance techniques. The session emphasizes informed decision-making for safer backcountry experiences. Accessible on Henry’s Avalanche Talk website.
HAT Safety Pack: Make the Smart Call Off-Piste (Accident Prevention & Companion Rescue Cards)
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 great...
Join Us with ORTOVOX at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025!
Henry Schniewind & Mark Jones are delighted to appear at the Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, with ORTOVOX. They will present their groundbreaking Backcountry Smarter programme : a practical framework combining technique, decision-making and key safety principles to use in the Backcountry.
Upcoming Backcountry Smarter Talks in Manchester & Glasgow — can’t wait!
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...
HAT and ICE: Inspiring Safer, Smarter Off-Piste Skiing
Building awareness and confidence for safer adventures beyond the pisteFor over 20 years, HAT has proudly partnered with ICE (the International Centre of Excellence) — a leading European Business Partner of BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors). Based in...