You have to be technically and psychologically prepared to go freeriding because you will be skiing on ungroomed terrain. If you’re a beginner, it’s a good idea to sign up for a course and then hire a mountain guide or ski instructor. Get as much information as you can from guidebooks, books, forecasts and contact the local tourist offices, mountain guides or ski schools. Conditions can differ from those of the forecast and even change throughout the day itself, meaning you might have to change your plans.
Wear your avalanche transceiver as shown by the manufacturer and a helmet. Carry a shovel, probe, climbing skins (synthetic), first aid kit and your GPS device (very important in an emergency). Before setting off, make sure you know how to use your equipment. Make sure the bindings on your skis and snowboard can be tilted for small jumps or if you get into trouble.
layers. You will need waterproof trousers and a jacket (shell), a thin down jacket if it gets very cold and a spare pair of gloves in your backpack. And don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen – you’ll need them.
