Riches said she wants people to focus on three T's when prepping for a winter adventure — trip planning, training, and taking the essentials needed to stay safe. "Having that avalanche awareness, and an ability to assess the terrain that you're in, is really, really critical," said Riches. Riches recommends shoppers also download the AdventureSmart Trip Plan app. The app is a template people can use to create a trip plan that can be shared with friends and family. Tap the audio link below to hear Chris Meyer and Sandra Riches interviewed on CBC's The Early Edition.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 18:00 UTC