Welcome to the BackSide
Welcome to the BackSide
Dangerously fun.
That’s the allure and the experience of backcountry skiing. Exploring a newer, more remote place grants you access to the uncrowded stashes, the warm glow of dawn or dusk, the trying conditions and the incredible powder. The adventure becomes the challenge, and it rewards you no matter what you find along the way.
It doesn’t matter where you go or how you do it. Alpine, telemark, or AT; short hike above the lift, traverse to the other side of the boundary rope, motorized drop deep in the mountains, long skin track up above the clouds, or light and fast assault to cover long distance – it’s all adventure skiing.
The backcountry can appear to be an intimidating place. By nature, you’re stepping away from some comfort and support into a new environment. But there’s no reason not to go, only the motivation to develop the awareness, knowledge and skill to balance the risks and the rewards.
For years we’ve provided skiers with the physical tools to get out into the backcountry. Our introduction of the BackSide Adventure skis provides gear for all disciplines from the most serious alpine touring skier to telemark devotee and the big mountain powder ripper (read here for how the BackSide line evolved). Now we’re adding an emphasis on the other tools you need – the awareness and responsibility that come with the pursuit of backcountry fun.
To help develop that balance, we’re launching comprehensive Backcountry Resources to accompany our BackSide products. Whether you need to basics to go through the gate for the first time or want to add a new expert skill to your big bag of tricks, there’s always something to learn. Here’s a sneak peak at what you’ll find on our Backcountry Resources site:
- Weather & Avalanche Links - Your national and regional avalanche bulletins
- Avalanche Education - Suggested reading to get started, online tutorials for avalanche education, video resources, and excerpts from The White Book: Avalanche Awareness Provided by Recco
- Backcountry Techniques - Expert tips and techniques for backcountry skills
- Places & Guides - Adventure-oriented events and instruction,guiding services to get you out there, and media to get you inspired
- BackSide Blog - All of our own inspiration, stories, and experiences from the other side of the boundary.
We’ll be busy adding content and resources, so stay tuned throughout the year. Let us know your comments, or participate with your resources, tips or techniques. There’s a lot of adventure out there, and sharing this knowledge makes us all more prepared to explore it.
**DISCLAIMER**
We hate legalese as much as you do, but we appreciate the guidance our fine legal department provides. Because backcountry skiing is dangerously fun, please take a moment to read the statement below and consider the personal responsibility that accompanies backcountry travel and safety:
The use of the information provided herein is not intended for commercial use, but is provided for personal and recreational purposes only. The information is meant to be part of your overall plan in gaining knowledge and experience from a number of sources. It is provided “as is,” with the accuracy, reliability, or applicability of this information to a particular circumstance NOT guaranteed or warranted in any way. The user acknowledges that it is impossible to accurately predict natural events (such as avalanches) in every instance, and uses the information presented here with this always foremost in mind. As such, we disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever for any damages arising out of the use of the information. In any event, please exercise caution anytime you are in the backcountry or on an outside adventure.
