BACKCOUNTRY AWARENESSS
A replay of our LIVE interactive conversation with our panel of experienced professionals who between the four of them have a century of collective mountain experience to discuss safely navigating the backcountry.
Let's be real, backcountry and out of bounds, un-controlled snow sport popularity is on the exponential rise with more people going to get out after it in the hopes of scoring those coveted fresh conditions.
That's why we've got our Backcountry Awareness panelists, Bryan Iguchi, Pat Moore and Jeff Pensiero toshare the equipment they carry when venturing into the backcountry. With safety being the top concern when heading out-of-bounds into uncontrolled country, it's essential that you have the proper gear and the knowledge of what to do when faced with a potentially life and death situation.
During the filming of Holy Stokes! A Real Life Happening, Milton shattered his leg on a freak accident at the infamous Sunset Carwash. Milton spent a good part of that year recovering, which during that time, his daughter Isa moved to the States, motivating him to come back even stronger and determined. Over the years Milton spent many miles on the road with the Thrasher Magazine crew and after Jake Phelp’s passing, Jake’s name appeared on the infamous Carwash spot. While in Los Angeles filming for his part he saw Jakes name on the spot and immediately climbed up to get redemption on the spot in Jake’s honor! Moments later he was rolling away, claiming “that one was for Jake!” The clip went viral on Instagram, like most of Milton’s footage and to highlight all of it, we put together a compilation of all the clips that have been posted of Milton in 2019 that you can view below!
BRYAN IGUCHI
The G.O.A.T and a true Volcom Legend, Bryan originated in Southern California surfing waves, grinding curbs, and innovating Snowboarding in the surrounding mountains. Since then he has followed the snowboarding path to Jackson Hole, WY where he has resided for the last two decades. With both quick and easy access to a plethora of outdoor and mountain terrain, it's safe to say that Bryan has become "one with it" by living his life frequently exploring the local ranges from top to bottom in all seasons.
BRYAN'S BACKCOUNTRY ESSENTIALS
- Arcteryx Kamski 38 L Pack
- Pieps Pro BT Beacon
- Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour 320 Probe
- Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
- BCA BC Link 2.0 Group Communication System
- Garmin inReach Explorer+
- Black Diamond "Snows Saw Pro"
- Ruschblock cord
- First aid kit and repair kit
- Extra puffy
- Headlamp
- Lighter
- Ski straps
- Webbing
- Snacks
- Toilet Paper
- Monocular
- Water
- Cell phone with Garmin inReach map app, Topo map app and "Wilderness first responder" e-book downloaded on phone
PAT MOORE
Veteran Snowboarding Pro and Volcom Team Rider, Pat Moore grew up on the east coast chasing his snowboarding passion at a very young age. His decorated-close to-2 decade long career has taken him all over the globe filming high profile video parts and competing in world class events. Driven by safety and awareness through his own experiences, Pat hosts an extensive annual Avalanche/First Aid course for his fellow professional Snowboarding peers at the beginning of each season.
PAT'S BACKCOUNTRY ESSENTIALS
- BCA Stash 30 Backpack
- BCA Tracker4™ Avalanche Transceiver
- BCA Stealth 330 Avalanche Probe
- BCA D-2 EXT with Folding Saw
- BCA BC Link 2.0 Group Communication System
- Garmin inReach Explorer+
- First aid kit
- Splint
- 4 ski straps
- 2 carabiners
- Webbing
- Emergency snacks
- Water
JEFF PENSIERO
Veteran Snowboarding Pro and Volcom Team Rider, Pat Moore grew up on the east coast chasing his snowboarding passion at a very young age. His decorated-close to-2 decade long career has taken him all over the globe filming high profile video parts and competing in world class events. Driven by safety and awareness through his own experiences, Pat hosts an extensive annual Avalanche/First Aid course for his fellow professional Snowboarding peers at the beginning of each season.
JEFF'S BACKCOUNTRY ESSENTIALS
- Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32 (M/L) Pack
- Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon
- Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour 320 Probe
- Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
- G3 Bonesaw
- The James Brand The Chapter Knife
- Fenix headlamp
- Cashmere v neck sweater
- Dry socks
- Small battery and cable to recharge my phone
- Bic lighter
- First aid kit
- Notebook with some tools in it for snow and weather observations
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