VOLCOM VIRTUAL
Backcountry Awareness
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Let's be real, backcountry and out of bounds, un-controlled snow sport popularity is on the exponential rise in all facets, compounded with the uncertainty of lift access terrain in the season ahead, people will no doubt still go get out after it in the hopes of scoring those coveted fresh conditions.
That's why Volcom is proud to host a replay of our LIVE interactive conversation with our panel of experienced professionals who between the four of them have a century of collective mountain experience to discuss safely navigating the backcountry.
Bryan Iguchi
Pat Moore
Elena Hight
Jeff Pensiero
Our Backcountry Awareness panelists, Bryan Iguchi, Pat Moore, Elena Hight and Jeff Pensiero share what they wear and carry when venturing into the backcountry. With safety being the top concern when heading out-of-bounds into uncontrolled country, it's essential that you have the proper gear and the knowledge of what to do when faced with a potentially life and death situation.
Bryan Iguchi
The G.O.A.T and a true Volcom Legend, Bryan originated in Southern California surfing waves, grinding curbs, and innovating Snowboarding in the surrounding mountains. Since then he has followed the snowboarding path to Jackson Hole, WY where he has resided for the last two decades. With both quick and easy access to a plethora of outdoor and mountain terrain, it's safe to say that Bryan has become "one with it" by living his life frequently exploring the local ranges from top to bottom in all seasons.
Arcteryx Kamski 38 L Pack
Pieps Pro BT Beacon
Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour 320 Probe
Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
BCA BC Link 2.0 Group Communication System
Garmin inReach Explorer+
Additional equipment/items carried: Black Diamond "Snows Saw Pro", ruschblock cord, First aid kit and repair kit, extra puffy, headlamp, lighter, ski straps, webbing, snacks, TP, monocular and water. Cell phone: Garmin inReach map app, Topo map app and "Wilderness first responder" e-book downloaded on phone.
Pat Moore
Veteran Snowboarding Pro and Volcom Team Rider, Pat Moore grew up on the east coast chasing his snowboarding passion at a very young age. His decorated-close to-2 decade long career has taken him all over the globe filming high profile video parts and competing in world class events. Driven by safety and awareness through his own experiences, Pat hosts an extensive annual Avalanche/First Aid course for his fellow professional Snowboarding peers at the beginning of each season.
BCA Stash 30 Backpack
BCA Tracker4™ Avalanche Transceiver
BCA Stealth 330 Avalanche Probe
BCA D-2 EXT with Folding Saw
BCA BC Link 2.0 Group Communication System
Garmin inReach Explorer+
Additional equipment/items carried: First aid kit, splint, 4 ski straps, two carabiners, webbing, emergency snacks and water.
Elena Hight
A former two time Olympian in the Half-Pipe, Volcom Team Rider, Elena Hight, has a newly found passion in Backcountry Snowboarding and ascending Mountain peaks the old fashion way... one foot in front of the other. In the past 3 seasons as Elena's transitioned into a backcountry focused Snowboarder, she hasn't let the foot off the gas since her new found journey began.
Arcteryx Kamski 38 L Pack
Pieps Pro BT Beacon
Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour 320 Probe
Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
BCA BC Link 2.0 Group Communication System
Garmin inReach Mini
Additional equipment/items carried: Scraper, tool, medical kit, two carabiners and about 15ft of rope or webbing.
Jeff Pensiero
Twenty years ago, Jeff created and co-founded what Snow enthusiasts call "heaven on earth", a place that exists just north of the U.S./Canada border in the mountains above Nelson B.C. called Baldface Lodge. Jeff's vision has always been to bring the coveted fruits of the backcountry accessible to the everyday snow enthusiast in a safe and comfortable way that accommodates a wide range of skill levels.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32 (M/L) Pack
Mammut Barryvox S Avalanche Beacon
Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour 320 Probe
Black Diamond Evac 7 Shovel
G3 Bonesaw
The James Brand The Chapter Knife
Additional equipment/items carried: Fenix headlamp, cashmere v neck sweater, dry socks, little Skullcandy battery and cable to recharge my phone, Bic lighter and a notebook with some tools in it for snow and weather observations. Plus like the world's smallest first aid kit 😉
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