Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We all love a good day in the mountains, but knowing what days are safe to head into the backcountry and when to keep it inbounds at the resort is crucial. The first and most important step in venturing into backcountry snowboarding or skiing is education. As the important phrase goes “If you don’t know, don't go!” We reached out to Victor Daviet, 686 Team Rider and backcountry enthusiast to create a series of videos on how he safely prepares for his adventures outside the resort ropes. Victor has partnered with ANENA (National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches) to organize a series of backcountry awareness events called Safety Shred Days, so we knew he’d be the perfect candidate to help us spread awareness while keeping things fun along the way.
In episode 3, Victor discusses on-snow training and touches on the skills and techniques required to head into the backcountry. His biggest tip - take an avalanche training course, like Safety Shred Days, or a course offered in your local mountains to get first-hand knowledge & brush up on your backcountry skills.
MOVING IN THE BACKCOUNTRY IS ALL ABOUT RISK ASSESSMENT, MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS, AND BEING PREPARED. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.
Where to get started for the right tips on avalanche conditions in your region and to find courses in your area:
Europe: avalanches.org
North America: avalanche.org
Resources for planning your route:
caltopo.com
onxmaps.com/backcountry/app
686 Backcountry Safety:
686.com/blogs/news/backcountry-safety-101
The 686 Team Backcountry Apparel Favorites:
686 MEN'S GLCR STRETCH GORE-TEX DISPATCH BIB
A bombproof bib designed by guides in Japan and built to last over 200 days on the mountain. Tested at 11,053’ by the world-renowned Mammoth Unbound Park Staff. A hands-down favorite of the 686 team.
686.com/collections/mens-bibs/products/686-glcr-mens-gore-tex-stretch-dispatch-bib-1?variant=40746724786347
686 3L SHADOW DURABLE BIB
Durable 3-Layer infiDRY 20k nylon heavyweight fabric keeps snow, rain, and cold out, with durable construction you can trust in any terrain or condition.
Men’s: 686.com/collections/mens-bibs/products/686-mens-3l-shadow-durable-bib?variant=39329315848363
686 MEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX HYDRASTASH® SYNC JACKET
The brainchild of the 686 team of backcountry explorers comes to fruition in the first-ever GORE-TEX jacket with Hydrastash® Jacket integrated
686.com/collections/mens-gore-tex-jackets/products/686-glcr-mens-gore-tex-hydrastash-sync-jacket-1?variant=40837890146475
686 MEN'S SUB-ZERO DOWN MID-LAYER JACKET
A must have mid-layer for inside or outside of the ropes.
686.com/collections/mens-insulators/products/686-mens-sub-zero-down-jacket?variant=40746667081899
686 WOMEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX UTOPIA INSULATED PANT
A GORE-TEX pant featuring tech details designed for days inbounds or beyond the ropes.
686.com/collections/womens-gore-tex-jackets/products/686-glcr-womens-gore-tex-utopia-insulated-mid-rise-pant?variant=40959603933355
686 WOMEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX WILLOW INSULATED JACKET
High-performance GORE-TEX reliability in our new Performance Fit developed in part with snowboarder Hana Beaman to provide more room throughout the fit for extra mobility and layering with a touch of effortless style.
686.com/collections/womens-gore-tex-pants/products/686-glcr-womens-gore-tex-willow-insulated-jacket?variant=40746715807915
View more at 686.com
Learn more about Safety Shred Days: instagram.com/safetyshreddays/?hl=en
Follow :
@686: instagram.com/686/?hl=en
@victordaviet: instagram.com/victordaviet/?hl=en
@safetyshreddays: instagram.com/safetyshreddays/?hl=en
We all love a good day in the mountains, but knowing what days are safe to head into the backcountry and when to keep it inbounds at the resort is crucial. The first and most important step in venturing into backcountry snowboarding or skiing is education. As the important phrase goes “If you don’t know, don't go!” We reached out to Victor Daviet, 686 Team Rider and backcountry enthusiast to create a series of videos on how he safely prepares for his adventures outside the resort ropes. Victor has partnered with ANENA (National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches) to organize a series of backcountry awareness events called Safety Shred Days, so we knew he’d be the perfect candidate to help us spread awareness while keeping things fun along the way.
In episode 3, Victor discusses on-snow training and touches on the skills and techniques required to head into the backcountry. His biggest tip - take an avalanche training course, like Safety Shred Days, or a course offered in your local mountains to get first-hand knowledge & brush up on your backcountry skills.
MOVING IN THE BACKCOUNTRY IS ALL ABOUT RISK ASSESSMENT, MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS, AND BEING PREPARED. IF YOU DON’T KNOW, DON’T GO.
Where to get started for the right tips on avalanche conditions in your region and to find courses in your area:
Europe: avalanches.org
North America: avalanche.org
Resources for planning your route:
caltopo.com
onxmaps.com/backcountry/app
686 Backcountry Safety:
686.com/blogs/news/backcountry-safety-101
The 686 Team Backcountry Apparel Favorites:
686 MEN'S GLCR STRETCH GORE-TEX DISPATCH BIB
A bombproof bib designed by guides in Japan and built to last over 200 days on the mountain. Tested at 11,053’ by the world-renowned Mammoth Unbound Park Staff. A hands-down favorite of the 686 team.
686.com/collections/mens-bibs/products/686-glcr-mens-gore-tex-stretch-dispatch-bib-1?variant=40746724786347
686 3L SHADOW DURABLE BIB
Durable 3-Layer infiDRY 20k nylon heavyweight fabric keeps snow, rain, and cold out, with durable construction you can trust in any terrain or condition.
Men’s: 686.com/collections/mens-bibs/products/686-mens-3l-shadow-durable-bib?variant=39329315848363
686 MEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX HYDRASTASH® SYNC JACKET
The brainchild of the 686 team of backcountry explorers comes to fruition in the first-ever GORE-TEX jacket with Hydrastash® Jacket integrated
686.com/collections/mens-gore-tex-jackets/products/686-glcr-mens-gore-tex-hydrastash-sync-jacket-1?variant=40837890146475
686 MEN'S SUB-ZERO DOWN MID-LAYER JACKET
A must have mid-layer for inside or outside of the ropes.
686.com/collections/mens-insulators/products/686-mens-sub-zero-down-jacket?variant=40746667081899
686 WOMEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX UTOPIA INSULATED PANT
A GORE-TEX pant featuring tech details designed for days inbounds or beyond the ropes.
686.com/collections/womens-gore-tex-jackets/products/686-glcr-womens-gore-tex-utopia-insulated-mid-rise-pant?variant=40959603933355
686 WOMEN'S GLCR GORE-TEX WILLOW INSULATED JACKET
High-performance GORE-TEX reliability in our new Performance Fit developed in part with snowboarder Hana Beaman to provide more room throughout the fit for extra mobility and layering with a touch of effortless style.
686.com/collections/womens-gore-tex-pants/products/686-glcr-womens-gore-tex-willow-insulated-jacket?variant=40746715807915
View more at 686.com
Learn more about Safety Shred Days: instagram.com/safetyshreddays/?hl=en
Follow :
@686: instagram.com/686/?hl=en
@victordaviet: instagram.com/victordaviet/?hl=en
@safetyshreddays: instagram.com/safetyshreddays/?hl=en
