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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2023 · 42 MIN

Jacopo Buffachi: Preparation and Mindset of the Backcountry Skier

from The Mountain People Podcast · host Rab Equipment

Sharp decision making, thorough preparation, and understanding conditions and risks.  Born and raised beneath Monte Bianco, Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Head of Design, Jacopo Buffachi, discusses the mindset and preparation needed to stay safe and make the most of backcountry ski touring.  What are common hazards early season versus later in the year? What is the standard avalanche safety kit to carry before skiing off piste?  And, how does his experience as a mountain guide and mountain rescue team member influence the gear he helps create? 

Sharp decision making, thorough preparation, and understanding conditions and risks.  Born and raised beneath Monte Bianco, Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Head of Design, Jacopo Buffachi, discusses the mindset and preparation needed to stay safe and make the most of backcountry ski touring.  What are common hazards early season versus later in the year? What is the standard avalanche safety kit to carry before skiing off piste?  And, how does his experience as a mountain guide and mountain rescue team member influence the gear he helps create?

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