We talk to IFMGA / AMGA mountain guide, Rob Coppolillo (author of The Mountain Guide Manual and the new book, The Ski Guide Manual) about how he got into guiding; the current state of backcountry and avalanche education; his take on the pros and cons of avalanche airbag packs; the fundamental question of the most effective way to travel in the backcountry; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- The story behind Rob’s family name (2:03)
- Growing up: skiing, hiking, climbing (3:40)
- When did you start guiding? (5:33)
- Rob’s first book: Holy Spokes (7:22)
- 2nd Book: The Mountain Guide Manual (8:49)
- New Book: The Ski Guide Manual (10:10)
- “Decision Making” vs. “Snow Science” (16:27)
- Most common “flawed decisions”? (23:00)
- Avi packs & risk perception (28:36)
- Most effective way to travel in the backcountry (36:30)
- Where are you guiding most these days? (43:35)
- 57 Hours as a backcountry safety tool (48:35)
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