EXPLORE MICHIGAN BACKCOUNTRY SAFELY

know before you go

THINGS TO CONSIDER

know before you go

WEATHER

-past snow conditions
-current snow conditions
-wind

GEAR

-water, food
-backpack and size
-radio, walkie talkies
-shovel
-extra gloves and hats
-headlamps
-tools, extra screws, bolts and batteries

GOOD RULES TO ABIDE BY

-study your maps and have a offline and online one available

-look for NE facing slopes, snow typically pockets on them from the wind.

-If hiking or foot traffic please stay off already established skin track.

From Ski Kind

Ski Kind Toolkit

Ski Kind is a collaborative outdoor ethics and trail etiquette initiative created by the Winter Wildlands Alliance and the Granite Backcountry Alliance to promote responsible recreation in the backcountry and on cross-country trails.