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  • A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AVALANCHE DOG

    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AVALANCHE DOG

    Ski patrol dogs are more than just good PR for resorts—they’ve got years of training that prepares them to save lives. To learn more about what rescue dogs do and...

    TJ Parsons |

  • Geartrade: The Definition of Avalanche Terrain 

    Geartrade: The Definition of Avalanche Terrain 

    The definition of avalanche terrain merits a quick discussion, as our seasoned backcountry skier crew is often asked by beginners wondering how to stay safe. The simplest way, when danger...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Avalanche Report Basics

    Avalanche Report Basics

    Within the avalanche report, you’ll find not only valuable information about what’s safe, what isn’t, and how it’s trending over time—you’ll also get insightful clues about where the softest snow...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Spring Avalanche Problems and How to Avoid Them

    Spring Avalanche Problems and How to Avoid Them

    If you’re like us and you love sunshine and corn snow, spring skiing is a highlight of the year. On top of that, common spring avalanche dangers—wet loose and wet...

    Beth Lopez |

  • 2021 Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit

    2021 Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit

    Come join Geartrade at the Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit at the Black Diamond Parking Lot: 2084 E 3900 S SLC, UT. September 9, 2021 | 6pm to 10pm.

    Shopify API |

  • Geartrade: All About Spring Avalanche Conditions

    Geartrade: All About Spring Avalanche Conditions

    The idea of spring skiing conjures up beautiful images of corn-skiing, parking-lot beers, and long-awaited toasty temps. All these things are true, but backcountry skiers need to consider one other...

    Beth Lopez |

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    What Is Backcountry Skiing?

    What’s backcountry skiing? In a word, joy. In a few more words: sweaty, exhilarating, liberating, serious. Serious because there’s certainly an inherent risk to being outside the avalanche-controlled, ski-patrolled confines...

    Beth Lopez |

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    The SheJumps Alpine Development School

    With roughly three quarters of backcountry skiers being male, it’s easy for female skiers to feel a bit like the odd woman out. Female ski mentors can be harder to...

    Beth Lopez |