Off Piste Skiing

Wondering what to watch to get your ski juices going? Here are some of our top picks....

Want to know about the most common types of weak layer that cause avalanches? Read this blog to find out more.

You might have all of the equipment and know how to use it, but do you know about the psychological factors that can predispose to avalanche accidents? Learn more in this blog.

This blog describes the three main types of avalanche that you need to know about if you're travelling in avalanche terrain.

How to minimise your exposure to avalanche danger by following some simple safe travel protocols. Find out more here.

It's crucial to understand the role that slope steepness plays in avalanche risk. Read on to find out more about slope steepness and how to assess it.

Use your smartphone to give you basic information to assess avalanche risk with these free apps from Mammut, BCA and Ortovox.

Watch this video for a nice demonstration of an unstable buried surface hoar layer.

Here's a short video explaining how you can prepare your avalanche safety kit so that it's ready for the new season.

Wondered what skiing thought-leaders say about avalanche airbags? We're collecting quotes here.