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Sometimes while riding any lift at any Western Ski Area, the eye candy of huge distance or neighborhood mountains always have us looking for a "wish - I - could" ski that chute or huck this cliff. For alot of us, it's a wonderful thought, but that's where it should stay, a thought. Backcountry skiing can be amazing experience or you might find yourself swimming for your life in a slide. Proper education, equipment and alot of common sense may just save your life and others. The following information will help you get started.

"CAIC" Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Backcountry Snowsports Alliance

"The American Avalanche Association"

"Alpine World Ascents", The leading avalanche course provider in Colorado

"AIARE" The American Institude for Avalanche Research and Education

"Ortovox" Revolution in Safety

"BCA" Backcountry Access, Snow study tools for the masses

"Snowmetrics" Tools for Avalanche Forecasting and Snow Research

Backcountry.com

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