Low Tide: An Ode to Early-Season Skiing

For skiers, early winter brings the stoke—but not necessarily the snow. Regardless of conditions, the early season has its charm.
This summer, Avi Ruben was climbing a steep couloir when he slipped, started sliding—and realized he had no idea how to self-arrest. Just as panic set in, he heard his radio come to life: It was his partner, giving him step-by-step instructions.