"But, I would say that they include skiing, snowboarding, telemark and any other snow-gliding sport that has yet to be invented. In short, they are the original form of skiing before ski resorts were created. Second, the terrain skied is not organized. There is no avalanche control. No ski patrol. You are responsible for your own safety and your own self-rescue if you get injured. You have all the responsibility and all the power to create your ski touring adventure."
"Alpine Touring is one of the ways to explore natural terrain on snow. Skiing in the backcountry implies managing the risks created by the mountain environment. This includes avalanches, glacier travel, varying snow conditions, natural hazards such as open streams, fallen trees, exposed or hidden rocks, unmarked cliffs, and many more perilous hazards. This understanding is called terrain management. You can plan your route to avoid certain dangers according to your level of experience, or at least mitigate them while ski touring."
Alpine touring, backcountry skiing, and ski touring encompass skiing, snowboarding, telemark, and other snow-gliding sports performed outside resorts. Terrain is unmanaged with no avalanche control, patrol, or organized safety; participants are responsible for personal safety and self-rescue. Backcountry travel exposes participants to avalanches, glacier travel, variable snow, open streams, fallen trees, hidden rocks, unmarked cliffs, and other hazards. Terrain management involves planning routes to avoid or mitigate dangers based on experience. Modern gear has increased participation, creating demand for education in avalanche awareness, route planning, and essential backcountry equipment to enable safer, self-reliant travel and enjoyment.
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