These Ski Guides Will Improve Your Backcountry Game

Whether you’ve been backcountry skiing for decades or this will be the first winter you strap skins to your skis, there are a number of reasons to consider hiring a guide. A good one will find you better snow than you may be able to on your own, and they’ll help you make smart decisions related to route finding, avalanche danger, and general safety. Plus, they’re generally awesome people to hang around with. These guides are some of our favorites. 

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