To many skiers, backcountry skiing sounds intimidating. Going to seldom-visited areas, dodging avalanches, skiing between cliffs and dangerous terrains sounds like quite the daredevil activity, but reality is different in most ways. Backcountry skiing is what you want it to be. It can be a safe and enjoyable activity . Beginners have a point though by saying this is all a bit confusing. What to start with? How to make this all look less overwhelming? This series of Backcountry-101 articles cover the different aspects of backcountry skiing as well as useful resources.
Another awesome resource is to read Confessions Of A Ski Bum's "Getting Into Backcountry Skiing" series.
The SkiUphill Team