The Journal

Trewth Tip: How to Get Up in Deep Snow

Trewth Tip: How to Get Up in Deep Snow

"The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." - Albert Einstein This is a phrase that Marty Schaffer uses to describe his experiences in the backcountry. Crazy to think about, considering he grew...
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Decision Making in the Backcountry: Biases

Decision Making in the Backcountry: Biases

 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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Backcountry Education: Decision Making in the Backcountry #2

Backcountry Education: Decision Making in the Backcountry #2

This is the second in a series of posts 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...
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An Introduction to Avalanche Centers + Forecasting

An Introduction to Avalanche Centers + Forecasting

One of the primary experts that I love to direct folks to are our incredibly valuable network of avalanche centers across the country. In addition to backcountry alliances, guiding companies, AIARE and their course providers,...
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Women's-specific Backcountry Education Opportunities and Resources

Women's-specific Backcountry Education Opportunities and Resources

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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