FAILING TO PREPARE IS WELL….YOU KNOW THE REST.
IF YOU’VE EVER WONDERED HOW THE PROS GO ABOUT PLANNING THEIR ADVENTURES THEN CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM CHAMONIX-BASED BRITISH IFMGA MOUNTAIN GUIDE DAVE SEARLE.
IN THIS VID DAVE SHARES SOME OF THE RESOURCES AND PROCESSES HE USES IN ORDER TO ACCESS AS MUCH INFO AS POSSIBLE REGARDING THE WEATHER, SNOW AND AVALANCHE CONDITIONS AND TERRAIN. THERE’S SOME GREAT TIPS AND TRICKS HERE TO HELP GATHER AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE AHEAD OF ANY BACKCOUNTRY OBJECTIVE.
“Whether it be freeride skiing, ski touring, ski mountaineering or expedition skiing, planning and preparing is a crucial step and one that is often overlooked. Here I share with you my methods on how to have a solid plan in place for the planning phase so you can stay safe and have a great time in the mountains.”
