Nothing beats getting away from the crowds to shred powder with your mates be it in Scotland, Europe or AK. As the epic lines become more accessible its crucial riders have the correct gear and knowledge to stay safe....

It’s not our place to write an expert guide as nothing can substitute going out there and getting yourself on a hands-on course somewhere like Glenmore Lodge and get educated through the might of the book: Mountaincraft and Leadership by Eric Langmuir is well regarded as a bible for all things Mountain Safety.

At a bare minimum, along with the know how to use it all, and an understanding of the current and recent avalanche conditions and risks for the local mountains, you and your buddies should always have the following when venturing beyond the resort boundaries:

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Get educated, get the gear, practice, practice, practice and go get the goods!