A sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto a mounted binding.
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What are the most important indicators of an high-risk avalanche zone?
If I'm heading out ski touring into an area I haven't been, what are the most important things to look for and think about to avoid high-risk areas for avalanches?
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What levels of 'waterproofness' and 'breathability' should I be looking for in a ski jacket?
When looking at items like jackets and ski trousers and other clothing, I see stats on the garments similar to the following:
Waterproofness - 10000mm
Breathability - 15000g/m
Lining - 100% Polyester ...
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What is the difference between the different types of snowboards? (all-mountain/freestyle/freeride/etc)
I'm looking into buying my first snowboard, and there's all kinds of types:
All mountain
Freestyle
Freeride
Splitboards
Powder
What's the difference between these types?
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How can I rescue someone lost in an avalanche?
If someone from our group is caught in an avalanche, what can I do to rescue them?
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What is the difference between camber and rocker shaped snowboards?
When looking at snowboards, they are described as being camber-shaped, rocker-shaped, or a hybrid?
What's the difference between them, and when is one preferred over the other?
