On Backcountry Secrecy

And therein lies the conundrum: the value of the slow pace of self-driven discovery versus the rapid pace of advancement supported by greater margins of safety. Which is better? What, as a backcountry ski culture, should we strive for most?

On Backcountry Secrecy
Jeremy Jones. The man I've probably learned the most from in the mountains, including the anecdote I lead today's essay with. Photo: Bjarne Salen