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.
Use Discount Code - safewithbackdrop
BACKCOUNTRY Course: Discounted from €/CHF 99 to €/CHF 79
OFFPISTE Course: Discounted from €/CHF 69 to €/CHF 55
WHY IS MOUNTAIN TRAINING NECESSARY?
Approximately 200 people die every year in avalanches in the Alps, and north America.
90% of all avalanches are triggered by the victim or a member of his group.
One in two avalanche victims dies.
The number of freeriders and ski tourers is increasing every year
Ski touring and off-piste skiing is more accessible than ever
Rescue and survival gear is becoming more and more widespread
100 + Deaths per year in the alps - 50% Of buried victims die - 33% Of the victims are foreign tourists
“The mountains are an extraordinary playground where there is no such thing as zero risk. To minimise accidents, it’s essential to know oneself well and understand the environment around. Preventing risks is of paramount importance: the fate of skiers and snowboarders is decided before the avalanche, not after!”
