Mtn Guide Rob Coppolillo on Backcountry Travel, Education, & Gear

We talk to IFMGA / AMGA mountain guide, Rob Coppolillo (author of The Mountain Guide Manual and the new book, The Ski Guide Manual) about how he got into guiding; the current state of backcountry and avalanche education; his take on the pros and cons of avalanche airbag packs; the fundamental question of the most effective way to travel in the backcountry; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• The story behind Rob’s family name (2:03)
• Growing up: skiing, hiking, climbing (3:40)
• When did you start guiding? (5:33)
• Rob’s first book: Holy Spokes (7:22)
• 2nd Book: The Mountain Guide Manual (8:49)
• New Book: The Ski Guide Manual (10:10)
• “Decision Making” vs. “Snow Science” (16:27)
• Most common “flawed decisions”? (23:00)
• Avi packs & risk perception (28:36)
• Most effective way to travel in the backcountry (36:30)
• Where are you guiding most these days? (43:35)
• 57 Hours as a backcountry safety tool (48:35)

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