Behind the Scenes of Avalanche Forecasting - FIFTY+ Bonus Episode

The avalanche forecast is as important as skis for a backcountry skier. But how exactly doest the forecast get made? Going behind the scenes with the Sierra Avalanche Center, in benefit of the American Avalanche Association (A3), to see what goes into those daily avalanche forecasts that help backcountry skiers stay educated and alive. Please support: https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org Produced by: Summit Lunch Productions LLC & B.Colective Edited by: Hennie van Jaarsveld Cinematography: Cody Townsend Graphics & Art: Gary Martin - GPM Design FIFTY+ Intro Animation: Blair Richmond - Khyber Creative FIFTY+ Intro Music: Paddy Fletcher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the terrain and 70% off OnX Backcountry: https://bit.ly/4fY7fma Use the OpenSnow App that keeps us current on the conditions: https://bit.ly/3TTZhA5 The GEAR to Get the Goods: https://bit.ly/AlpenglowSports SALOMON Skis MTN 96, Echo 106 Skis and QST X: https://bit.ly/SalomonSkis SALOMON MTN Summit Boot: An incredible mix of lightweight walkability and downhill ski performance. As a 200lb ex-ski racer, I've been amazed how well this 1200g boot can ski. From Emerald Bay Chutes to Alaskan Expeditions, these are my go to's. https://bit.ly/4h3ZcFk SALOMON MTN Pure Binding: Maybe the most reliable and durable tech binding of the last 20 years. Simple, strong and effective. There is a reason this binding hasn't changed it 7+ years, it's hard to make it better. And when I'm at the resort or just beyond, the SALOMON SHIFT is my easy go to with full DIN settings and touring mode with a quick crossover. https://bit.ly/4fTJETx SMITH Pursuit Glasses: If it's stormy or sunny, you're biking or hiking, ski touring and downhill shredding, the Pursuits were made for it. The all-around, go anywhere, do anything glasses. This glasses have coverage matching that of googles, breathability, moldable comfort and light changing optics. https://bit.ly/SMITHPursuit SMITH Summit Helmet: I designed this helmet with SMITH to go light and go far. Meeting the needs of any level of technical (or not) backcountry adventure, this triple certified design meets global alpine ski certification plus international mountaineering standards. https://bit.ly/summitalpenglow HESTRA Fall Line Glove: https://bit.ly/falllineglove POMOCA Skins Free Pro2.0: https://bit.ly/PomocaAG50 YETI: https://bit.ly/YETIAlpenglow LE BENT Base layers & Cody Townsend Pro Series Sock: I designed these socks with the team at Le Bent to be the ultimate backcountry go to. Super comfy and warm with a bit of silicone placed in all the right places to keep sock right where you want it and never bunched where you don't. https://bit.ly/lebentctsock ZipFit GFT Liner: Looking for more downhill performance out of your touring boot? Just throw in a pair of GFT's and be amazed how much better your boot performs. The added weight is worth the extra performance. https://bit.ly/ZipfitAG50 Sidas CRT Liner: When the GFT is too much, pair it down with the CRT. For it's weight, it has strong downhill performance characteristics along with breathability and quick drying capability. My go to for big days on the East Side or Expeditions. https://bit.ly/SidasThermoLinersAG50 ORTOVOX Litric Tour 40 Airbag Pack: It's a nightmare traveling with canister activated Airbags. I've done it for years and I can't tell you how happy I am to move on from canisters after the introduction of the best electronic inflation device there is, the Lictric. https://bit.ly/litric Hyperlite Mountain Gear- Making a collection of packs (and durable lightweight accessories) that cross everything from a super light 27oz day pack in the Aspect 32 to a four season do everything pack in the Headwall 55. I'm personally partial to the Crux 40 specifically designed for ski mountaineering, alpine missions and steep skiing. https://bit.ly/OrtovoxAG50 Petzl Gully: The axe that revolutionized ski mountaineering. https://bit.ly/PetzlGullyAxeAG50 Mountain Flow Glide Wax: A quick rub on wax that lives in my backcountry kit for extra glide when the snow is a little stickier than you thought. Plus, knowing that you're not using traditional ski waxes which are toxic for waterways, wetlands and animal habitats, will actually make you want to use it. https://bit.ly/MtnFlowWaxAG50 Tenacious Tape: 3”x20” Black: Lives in my backcountry kit because I’m a klutz and put holes in my outerwear, tents, sleeping bags and more very often. Too often to admit just how much. Do not go on a ski trip without it. https://bit.ly/TenaciousTapeAG50 TINCUP Whiskey:When I am back at camp or the car, TINCUP is my nip of choice to expedite the wind down and put me squarely into recovery mode. https://bit.ly/TINCUP https://bit.ly/TINCUP See more of my gear here: https://bit.ly/AlpenglowSports