THE IMPORTANCE OF
Avalanche Safety
For when it all goes south!
Discounted Online Avalanche Prevention Courses
The first thing we wrote down when founding Backdrop Journal was ‘Ride, Connect, Stay Safe!’ and we still believe in that phrase 100%.
As such we’ve partnered with WEMountain to offer you a big discount on access to their excellent Backcountry and Off Piste online courses. Both Backdrop Journal and WEMountain have the objective of keeping people safe and reducing accidents in the mountains, our joint mission is to grow outdoor sports safely through education and technology by delivering outstanding training online.
Isn’t That Dangerous
All of the BACKDROP team have had a personal heart-stopping epiphany with avalanches.
Fortunately we’ve all come through unscathed, but we all now have a respect for the mountains which wasn’t so ever present in our youth, plus a deep understanding of the reliance and faith we have to put in each other, especially when on expedition, to keep safe and live to ride another day.
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Avalanche Basics
Power is Knowledge and this knowledge just may save your life one day. Avalanche basics is an introduction to the hows and whys of avalanche science, a great starting point for those thinking of heading into the backcountry.
Basic Rescue Techniques
If you’ve made a mistake, and yes if one of your crew is in an avalanche mistakes have been made,
then its vital that you’re well practiced in avalanche rescue procedures and protocols. So please read on for some basic advice, as one day someones life could well depend on your knowledge.
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I hate riding with a bag innit!
Yes, no one really likes riding with a massive backpack, but I’m afraid it really is necessary.
Here’s a few simple lists for those of you thinking of heading into the backcountry.
