I caught up with Chris Kussmaul to talk about his Peaks and Couloirs of Southwest Montana Backcountry Skiing guidebook, the inspiration of why the book was created and how he chooses his next skiing objective.
As Chris mentions the prerequisite for backcountry skiing in these areas is to have avalanche knowledge and familiarity with safety practices and current conditions.
Take an Avalanche 1 Class and get forecast updates and more from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.
Listen to other Podcast episodes about avalanche safety:
Doug Chabot - Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Karl Birkeland - National Avalanche Center
Learn more about the book and order here:
