At some point in your snowboarding love, you decide to hit the backcountry. It’s a totally different experience and is addicting as hell, but you gotta come prepared and stay safe. This video discusses ways to stay safe and watch out for avalanches. 34 people died in North America in 2012 from avalanches and we’d love to see that number decrease. Do your homework and have a great time.
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For more information check out the full story, and if you already know what you are doing check out our avalanche safety gear.
Also, if you want to see a story about a man who survived an avalanche with an ABS bag, watch this.
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