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The Journal: Backcountry + Avalanche Education

Women's-specific Backcountry Education Opportunities and Resources

By Katherine Donnelly on

I'll just dive right in here: over the past several years, there has not only been a massive influx of new backcountry travelers but there has also been a huge demand for women-specific backcountry education...

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Decision Making in the Backcountry

By Chris Pew on

This is a guest post from Nic Hall from Bend, OR. A passionate outdoorsmen, backcountry skier, and medical professional. Nic is currently a faculty member at the School of Medicine OHSU with a research focus on decision...

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The Oregon Skiers Bucket List

By Michael Hibbs on

Anyone who’s spent any time skiing in Oregon knows the state has no shortage of great skiing. There’s really something for everyone there, from nearly year-round skiing on Mount Hood, to the playful terrain of...

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Lessons Learned from Nick McNutt's 2020 Near-death Avalanche Burial

By Katherine Donnelly on

Photo by Zoya Lynch. Nick McNutt is a pretty big name in the ski game, but if you aren't familiar then allow us to give you the quick and dirty intro: Nick hails from the mountain...

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Everyone Should Hire a Backcountry Ski Guide

By Chris Pew on

We love backcountry skiing with guides. We learned long ago that with the right guide, you can find more pow with less stress. We asked our friend and TREW ambassador/guide here in the PNW, Shane Robinson,...

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What is Backcountry Skiing?

By Chris Pew on

Backcountry skiing (and snowboarding) is skiing outside of the boundaries of a resort. This could mean accessing the backcountry from the bounds of a resort through an access-point or gate; but, more often, backcountry skiing...

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The Human Element in Avalanche Education

By Chris Pew on

READ THIS: What I Learned in Avalanche School Published this year in the New York Times Magazine,  "What I Learned in Avalanche School" by Heidi Julavits, is an excellent read. Even with several noteworthy articles about backcountry...

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Our 3 Favorite Backcountry Hut Trips in Oregon

By Nate Duffy on

We recently published an article all about our deep love of hut trips, and why you should give one a try. Here’s our top 3 hut trips in our home state of Oregon. There are...

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Backcountry Hut Trips and Why You Should Plan One

By Nate Duffy on

We love the backcountry for a number of reasons and one of those reasons is the peace and quiet that comes with a good day spent around our favorite zones. Trewly a new state of...

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What to Wear Skiing in the Backcountry: There’s Levels to This Sh*t

By Chris Pew on

From the Ernest Shackleton’s of yesteryear, to the Jimmy Chins of today, mountaineers and serious outdoor adventurers have been preaching the benefits of layering. For many it can be a matter of survival. For TREW,...

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