Backcountry Magazine 126 - 2019 Skills Guide drinkware you’ll find everything from where

you’ll find everything from where to go to whom to hire

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Mike Westmacott

Full Value Alpinist Scott Coldiron had little interest in ice climbing until an incident in 2008

photographer Clayton Herrmann joined French mountain guide and legendary steep skier Vivian Bruchez on a handful of puckering lines during Bruchez’s quest to ski all 82 4

Backcountry Magazine 126 - 2019 Skills Guide drinkware you’ll find everything from whereTHE SKILLS GUIDE PRACTICE AND PROGRESS Learning never stops, even for the most experienced. Whether for dialing in navigation, understanding decision making processes or learning new rescue best practices, there are courses, workshops and opportunities out there for backcountry travelers of all levels. And there's always more knowledge to share, too. This year's Skills Guide covers the full spectrum, from gear and classes oriented toward first timers