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How to venture out into the backcountry safely
With COVID-19, there’s been a major influx of outdoor enthusiasts. But if you don’t have experience in a winter wilderness environment, you may not realize the risks involved. Here’s some advice from the experts on how to stay safe.
By Kari Bodnarchuk Globe Correspondent,Updated December 24, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
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Venturing into the backcountry for skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoe adventures may be the perfect winter activity this year, due to the pandemic, but also brings inherent risks. Consider taking a certified avalanche safety course or hire a guide before you head into the wilderness. Here, 10-year-old Grace Wright (left) is guided by Jamie Selda of Extremely Canadian on a backcountry ski tour in the Spearhead Range just outside Whistler, British Columbia.Kari Bodnarchuk ....

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