Your experiences are appreciated. In an effort to recognize the true athletes in the backcountry glisse community, we would like to print stories about all the big descents going on around the world. Jot down the relevant details, give us a call, or send us E-mail, and we'll do the research. Backcountry skiers and riders, renowned for their love of the jury-rig, know that the simplest remedy can sometimes be the ultimate savior. Everybody has their own stash of survival tricks or advice to make the adventure less taxing, so share your wisdom.
First descents are by their very nature dramatic.
The best examples of this column are those written in third person, i.e. don't write about yourself. An ongoing department we'd like to keep running, Open Boundary recognizes the ski areas that offer excellent access to backcountry stashes around the world. Certainly we don't expect you to divulge your favorite spots, but a description of the common tours from the area boundary, as well as some background on the area, make this a popular department. Describe the general terrain options, and give guidebook style info on 2-3 tours in the area, including specific trailhead information. In other words, the unsung locations.