Many areas are currently getting hammered by snow storms, and the consequences of backcountry travel are high. So we asked Zach Guy (lead forecaster for the CBAC) to come back on the podcast to discuss some best practices and important reminders for anyone venturing out.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- Recap of Last Season (6:49)
- Avalanche Demographics(10:19)
- Snowpack this season (16:40)
- Tacos & Avalanches (22:05)
- Current storm (23:51)
- Where should people tour? (29:05)
- Other best practices? (39:10)
- What’s in Zach’s Pack? (41:13)
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