Tour Planning

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Tour Planning

One of the most crucial parts of any ski tour is the planning you put into it before you get to the trailhead. In this section we’ll go in-depth on how to best plan a tour, including everything from how long it’ll take and what routes are safe to reading an avalanche report and having a backup plan.

Avalanche Reports

Even before the morning of your tour, follow the avy report for the last week or at least the last several days to understand the trends. Even better, subscribe to the avy report, so it’s delivered to your inbox daily. Here are some things to consider:

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