Safety New York Times Backcountry

[Jerez]

I hope it isn't behind a pay wall but can't tell without posting.

It’s the Winter of Backcountry. Here’s How to Start Safely. https://nyti.ms/3o1WPXW

Thoughts?

 

[Yo Momma]

No pay wall and a good article as far as east is concerned. Good links to several eastern BC playgrounds. Thanks!

 

[Jim Kenney]

Good overview and no paywall for me either. Some locals must be cringing to see this publicized, but I doubt any of the spots mentioned are big secrets. Backcountry in many places is serious business (dangerous). I hope with the increasing popularity we don't see increasing accidents, but I suppose that's inevitable.

 

[Slim]

Good overview and no paywall for me either. Some locals must be cringing to see this publicized, but I doubt any of the spots mentioned are big secrets. Backcountry in many places is serious business (dangerous). I hope with the increasing popularity we don't see increasing accidents, but I suppose that's inevitable.

I can’t see any locals cringe about the publication of those spots. All the locations I have looked at, I have found descriptions of those exact spots online already. Considering that this is not a map, or have parking directions, I really can’t see this article driving people to places they would not have ended up otherwise.

 

[Crank]

cowritten by David Goodman. I think some of the places have been included in his books. We have a guy who was on Pugski, trying to remember his name... I think it is Cliff, who I skied with a bunch at the last Utah gathering who lives near and has done volunteer work on the Brandon Gap glades. I have been wanting to try them.

 

[Yo Momma]

cowritten by David Goodman. I think some of the places have been included in his books. We have a guy who was on Pugski, trying to remember his name... I think it is Cliff, who I skied with a bunch at the last Utah gathering who lives near and has done volunteer work on the Brandon Gap glades. I have been wanting to try them.

Is that Amy Goodman's brother from up here in Vermont? I didn't even notice that! Thanks! I was supposed to BC w/ him and another buddy from down the road this winter, but told my friend that I'm a total outta shape poser and couldn't keep up! I'm scared to go w/ those guys...... they are the "Real Deal" and will eat my legs and lungs for breakfast! Some of these BC pple are in INSANE shape...

 

[Crank]

He's written a bunch of books on back country skiing and ski tours in New England and NY. I think he has done a lot of "active research" over the years.

Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Guidebook

Appalachian Mountain Club will be releasing the much anticipated 30th anniversary edition of Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast by award-winning author David Goodman in early December.

www.outdoors.org