November — Skiing & Snowboarding
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Theme of the Month — November
Skiing & Snowboarding
Get the gear and the body ready before the first storm.
REC Safe Skiing
Our R.E.C. Tenets, applied on the mountain:
- R — Ready
gear tuned, body conditioned - E — Educated
avalanche training if you're leaving the rope - C — Courteous
the Responsibility Code — right of way
Top 10 Skiing & Snowboarding Safety Tips →
November Weekly Content Calendar
What to Bring
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Layered clothing
- Gloves or mittens
- Avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel, for sidecountry/backcountry
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Water or a hydration pack
- First aid kit
- Trail map
- Hand warmers
Related Terrain
Related Activities
- Snow, Ice & Avalanche (January) — same terrain, same risks
- How to use a compass
Test Your Knowledge
What should a ski shop check and set before your first day of the season?
Your bindings' DIN settings.
What's the name of the rule set stating that people ahead of you on the mountain have the right of way?
The Responsibility Code.
What does "sidecountry is backcountry" mean?
One step past the rope means you need avalanche gear, training, and a partner — same as true backcountry.
What holiday tradition is suggested as November's alternate activity?
A Turkey Trot / community fun run.
What should you wear on every run, every day?
A helmet.
Alternate Activity
Not into skiing & snowboarding? Try a Turkey Trot / Community Fun Run instead — a Thanksgiving tradition with huge turnout and zero snow-sport gear.