Never ski a big line without getting as much info about it as possible. Scout lines from above and below, talk to the locals about snow conditions in the area, and make sure you have an exit strategy should something get dicey. Even if you haven’t skied a particular line before, if you’ve skied nearby runs with similar exposures and pitches you can reasonably assume the conditions will be similar. Look for signs such as shallow rocks, sastrugi, shady spots and sunny spots to make educated guesses about what hazards you might encounter.

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