Be tree well aware. When tree skiing try to keep an eye on partners or within “whooping” distance—tree wells may be lurking. Here are some practical steps to remain tree well aware. Public service announcements; there’s a simple reason for them. Over time, we see recognizable patterns and try to make sense of…
Tree Well Awareness
The tree skiing goods come with raised awareness of tree wells. Here's a primer on some of the finer points of snow immersion safety. Photo: Pete Vordenberg
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Whistles are also a great option. Can cut above the din of a storm.
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Boris Langenstein on the first ski descent of India’s Meru Central. Photo: Tiphaine Duperier
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Ryan Griffiths, somewhere cold. Photo: Aidan Whitelaw
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Teton shadows extending toward the Gros Ventre.
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