{"id":2766,"date":"2020-04-06T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2020-04-17T10:27:26","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T16:27:26","slug":"25-tips-for-your-first-ski-expedition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voile.com\/blog\/25-tips-for-your-first-ski-expedition\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Tips for Your First Ski Expedition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After nine years and several hundred combined expedition days, V-Team Ambassadors Aaron Diamond and Ty Guarino wanted to put together a body of information that was tailored to anyone looking to go on their first ski expedition; specifically, Alaska-style basecamp expeditions that maximize fun and minimize discomfort.  Most of this information is universal for a ski expedition, but a few tidbits are specific to the use of fixed wing plane supported trips that are special to the AK or Canadian mountain ranges. From Aaron and Ty\u2019s expedition experience, the two of us have whittled down the 25 most essential tips we wish we knew going into our first trips\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Trust the locals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re likely new to this area, therefore local knowledge and first-hand information about routes and conditions can be your most vital resource to set you up for success.  People like rangers, guides, or porters, or in places like Alaska, your pilot will generally have the best and most up to date information. Ask questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paul Roderick – legendary AK pilot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Do your homework (Google earth, Caltopo etc.)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This one will save you time and money and help you take advantage of the nice days for skiing instead of scouting. Resources like climbing guidebooks, American Alpine Journal<\/a> articles, Google Earth<\/a> (download the pro version) and Caltopo<\/a> or other mapping sites are good places to start. This will give a start on where to look on your flight in. <\/p>\n\n\n