The perils and pleasures of backcountry skiing: why some take the risk
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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The perils and pleasures of backcountry skiing: why some take the risk

Dave Miller, owner of International Alpine Guides in June Lake, which also guides backcountry skiing trips to the Frog Lake Huts, said storm skiing isn’t as shocking as it might sound to a layperson.