Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ever wondered, what is backcountry skiing? Or what you would need to go backcountry skiing? Drew Tabke, Eddie Bauer Ski Athlete and Two-Time Freeride World Champ is here to answer the internet’s most frequently asked questions about backcountry skiing, how to navigate the backcountry, the importance of avalanche training and much more.
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Learn More About Drew Tabke, Eddie Bauer Ski Athlete: eddiebauer.com/campaign/guides/Drew-Tabke?cm_re=aboutus_guidesathletes_/Drew-Tabke
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Backcountry Skiing & Related Resources:
Skiing South America: Drew Tabke's Home Away from Home: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmBBdhIyeb4
More Facts & FAQs about Skiing and Snowboarding:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7L-tBYrHrCuCbZ7bXLhcj9d9_csdQG6
GoPro: Drew Tabke's Heartbreaking Finish to FWT Dream Line: youtube.com/watch?v=ljMRpl7M858
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In 25 minutes you’ll learn everything you’ve wanted to know about Backcountry Skiing, staying safe in the backcountry and how to get your start in backcountry skiing from a world-renowned backcountry skier in Drew Tabke. The questions answered in this video include:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - What is backcountry skiing?
0:58 - How to learn backcountry skiing?
1:22 - What do you need to backcountry ski?
2:04 - Is backcountry skiing dangerous?
2:48 - Why do people backcountry ski?
3:23 - How do people get to the top while backcountry skiing?
5:20 - How long should my ski poles be in the backcountry?
6:38 - What is a good backcountry ski probe set up?
7:54 - Is there a good way to find a backcountry ski partner when visiting somewhere?
8:29 - What gym exercises are good training for backcountry skiing?
9:40 - How to stay hydrated backcountry skiing?
10:10 - How to learn avalanche safety/education for backcountry skiing?
11:04 - How to pack for backcountry skiing?
13:24 - What’s the difference between backcountry skiing and touring?
14:18 - How to behave backcountry skiing?
15:28 -.What are good snacks for backcountry skiing?
16:05 - Is backcountry skiing expensive?
17:13 - How good do you need to be before you start backcountry skiing?
18:00 - How to layer for backcountry skiing?
19:48 - What is the most important thing when backcountry skiing?
20:37 - How to use an airbag backcountry skiing?
22:14 - What are the best places to go backcountry skiing?
23:56 - Conclusion
Ever wondered, what is backcountry skiing? Or what you would need to go backcountry skiing? Drew Tabke, Eddie Bauer Ski Athlete and Two-Time Freeride World Champ is here to answer the internet’s most frequently asked questions about backcountry skiing, how to navigate the backcountry, the importance of avalanche training and much more.
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Subscribe: youtube.com/EddieBauerNW?sub_confirmation=1
Learn More About Drew Tabke, Eddie Bauer Ski Athlete: eddiebauer.com/campaign/guides/Drew-Tabke?cm_re=aboutus_guidesathletes_/Drew-Tabke
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Backcountry Skiing & Related Resources:
Skiing South America: Drew Tabke's Home Away from Home: youtube.com/watch?v=ZmBBdhIyeb4
More Facts & FAQs about Skiing and Snowboarding:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7L-tBYrHrCuCbZ7bXLhcj9d9_csdQG6
GoPro: Drew Tabke's Heartbreaking Finish to FWT Dream Line: youtube.com/watch?v=ljMRpl7M858
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In 25 minutes you’ll learn everything you’ve wanted to know about Backcountry Skiing, staying safe in the backcountry and how to get your start in backcountry skiing from a world-renowned backcountry skier in Drew Tabke. The questions answered in this video include:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - What is backcountry skiing?
0:58 - How to learn backcountry skiing?
1:22 - What do you need to backcountry ski?
2:04 - Is backcountry skiing dangerous?
2:48 - Why do people backcountry ski?
3:23 - How do people get to the top while backcountry skiing?
5:20 - How long should my ski poles be in the backcountry?
6:38 - What is a good backcountry ski probe set up?
7:54 - Is there a good way to find a backcountry ski partner when visiting somewhere?
8:29 - What gym exercises are good training for backcountry skiing?
9:40 - How to stay hydrated backcountry skiing?
10:10 - How to learn avalanche safety/education for backcountry skiing?
11:04 - How to pack for backcountry skiing?
13:24 - What’s the difference between backcountry skiing and touring?
14:18 - How to behave backcountry skiing?
15:28 -.What are good snacks for backcountry skiing?
16:05 - Is backcountry skiing expensive?
17:13 - How good do you need to be before you start backcountry skiing?
18:00 - How to layer for backcountry skiing?
19:48 - What is the most important thing when backcountry skiing?
20:37 - How to use an airbag backcountry skiing?
22:14 - What are the best places to go backcountry skiing?
23:56 - Conclusion
