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Touring Gear Sales Spiking Heading into Winter 2020

Touring Gear Sales Spiking Heading into Winter 2020

Sarah Jakober

2020-09-25 09:39:59

Some outdoor retailers are already seeing a spike in the sale of backcountry skiing equipment, which has avalanche centres and search and rescue teams worried. Check out the full article here. On that note, if you haven't already make sure you take an avalanche course - not only for yourself, but for the benefit of the entire backcountry community you'll be rubbing shoulders with this season. Check out the Avalanche Canada course calendar here. Stay safe!