Sascha Porteous

Skiers and snowboarders are jumping on the backcountry bandwagon, which has led to fortuitous—and much needed—growth for B.C. snow sport companies. According to Snowsports Industries America, sales of beacons, probes and shovels—necessities for the backcountry experience—are up 19 per cent in units sold in 2012. “The growth in backcountry and 'side-country'...