This video will help you better understand the tools used to access powsurf terrain in the backcountry. The effectiveness of each of these tools varies depending on the type of terrain you plan to access. Their effectiveness also depends on the snow types you are dealing with and the distances and elevation gains you will encounter.

We dive into travel tools like Verts, Approach Skis and Split powsurfers. We’ll show you how each of them work and how they can benefit you. We also dive into which tool(s) excel in which types of tours and terrain so you can make the most educated decision. The best solution for you will be based on the type of terrain you are looking to access in your area. We cover the pros and cons to each of these tools. This will allow you to make the best decision possible on where to start with your backcountry access set up.

In addition to these travel tools we of course highly recommend carrying the proper safety gear for avalanche rescue. These tools are very important but more important is for you to KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. For avalanche rescue and backcountry training courses visit This link.

This video is one of many in our series of “How-To Powsurf” videos so be sure to look into all of these instructional videos for loads of tips and tricks, brought to you by the most experienced powsurfers in the world.

Enjoy the video and happy powsurfing!

Links for Backcountry Access Tools:

Splitsurfer 

Verts

Drift Approach Skis 

Skeats

Powsurf Riders featured in this video: Jeremy Jensen, Kanika Koh, Craig Stevenson, Chase Burch, Mike Wall, Dave Bender, Ryan Christensen, Ian Tarbox, Forest Gladding, Luke Nelson, Tyson Peterson

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