Crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry can be dangerous — but with the right systems, the risk can be managed.
In this clip from our Baker’s Brook expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains how we assess changing conditions while skiing across the ice — checking thickness every few feet and using techniques that reduce both the chances of breaking through and the consequences if it happens.
Full episode here:
https://youtu.be/GzVUGX4gUwk
#BackcountrySkiing #IceSafety #WinterAdventure #Newfoundland #ThinIce #OutdoorSkills #shorts
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Before crossing a frozen pond in the backcountry, we think about two things:
Probability—how likely something is to happen
Consequence—how bad it would be if it does.
In this clip from our Baker’s Brook expedition in Newfoundland, Steve explains the simple framework adventure guides use to make safer decisions in uncertain conditions.
Watch the full adventure here - https://youtu.be/GzVUGX4gUwk
#BackcountrySkiing #IceSafety #WinterAdventure #RiskManagement #OutdoorSkills #Newfoundland #shorts