1.Make sure everyone in the group has beacons, probes, shovels and
knows how to use them in case an avalanche is triggers by a group
member.
2.On a day were it’s dumping hard, the best option is
to head for the trees and lower elevation zones and leave the steeps
for another day. When the light is flat it becomes hard to see the
definition in the snow, that is why on the downdays the trees give you
the perfect vision and provide a fun playground.
3.In a
perfect world you’re looking for a zone with a decent gradient, plenty
of features like cliffs, pillow lines, natural rollers and wind lips.
4.Once
you have found a good zone, it’s best to stick with it as getting lost
when the clouds roll in it isn’t the most fun experience.
5.The
best thing about the downdays, is by the time you have made it back to
the lift all your tracks and bomb holes have filled in again.
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