What makes someone a truly competent backcountry skier?
I'd start off with:
1. Adheres to best practices rather than pick/choose, including trip planning, travel technique, and general mountain craft.
2. Has working knowledge of terrain, snowpack, weather, and human factors and can participate in discussions about each.
3. Realises that clear answers are often unavailable and proactively manages awareness and uncertainty.
What does everyone else think?
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