{"title":"Digital Guides","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ski-bum-backcountry-guide","title":"Ski Bum Backcountry Guide","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Backcountry Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo from lift-access only to confidently planning and executing your own backcountry missions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFresh tracks off the piste are where the magic happens. They’re also where things can go wrong fast. This guide brings together 11 winters of living and riding in the Alps, five years as a snowboard instructor and a lot of lessons learned the hard way. It’s a practical guide for skiers and snowboarders who want to go further, safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the backcountry really is, and how to take your first steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvalanche risk, rescue basics and how to call for help in the Alps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA no-nonsense gear checklist, including how a beacon search works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read the avalanche bulletin, the weather and the terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe human factor: the mental traps that catch even experienced riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouring and splitboarding basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy pick of the best backcountry resorts in the Alps, plus hidden gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus: Erik’s Lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e My favourite descents and tours, with route tips you won’t find in the brochures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy rider-tested gear list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReal stories, honest advice, and no fluff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e digital PDF in two versions, A4 for laptop, tablet or print, and A5 for reading on your phone. About 70 pages, full colour, packed with photos from the Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis guide does not replace an avalanche course or a certified mountain guide. Ride at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61379648815438,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/8722\/3374\/files\/Backcountry_Guide_Cover.png?v=1793027889"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.skibum.xyz\/collections\/digital-guides.oembed","provider":"The Ski Bum store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}