I’d like to thank and remember Dave McCoy for all he has done for the Eastern Sierra. He is directly responsible for introducing so many people to the beauty, freedom, and enjoyment of being outside in the mountains skiing.
As conditions in the backcountry have become challenging, practicing basic skills can be a source of entertainment and continued refinement in regards to companion rescue and basic and advanced skiing/riding skills especially if you can access the developed ski area where conditions on the groomers are some of the best turns available right now.