My gf and I are just getting into backcountry and don't have many other people to go with. Haven't taken an AIARE class yet but I've been doing a bunch of research and feel like I am aware of the dangers out there but have only gone a few times with other experienced people so I am obviously not trying to get into any serious avy terrain by ourselves before taking some classes and getting more experience. Having said that we want to get out and do some skiing on some safer terrain to get used to using our gear and what not. Does anyone have suggestions on spots around Tahoe that are good places to start and have decent coverage? The few areas I have skied probably don't have good enough coverage at this point.
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topic:kgski said:
Decent coverage? Good luck...
All the zones I'd suggest probably are thin and bare unfortunately. EIther too low elevation or too steep.
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The 3 day class is totally worth it.
I know it seems expensive but we had 3 instructors and it was 24 hours of class time so really not much compared to a college class.
Save up and buy that before you buy more skis or another piece of gear.
I know it seems expensive but we had 3 instructors and it was 24 hours of class time so really not much compared to a college class.
Save up and buy that before you buy more skis or another piece of gear.