Owen is excited to start backcountry skiing - but with great powder comes great responsibility! Owen and his dad embark on an adventure that helps Owen learn how to use the avalanche advisory, measure slope angles, and navigate terrain in order to stay safe while having fun. Come alongside Owen as he learns!

Owen loves to ski and wants his dad to take him on a backcountry ski tour - but he is getting older and is ready to start learning how to make safe travel decisions in the backcountry. After urging his dad to show him the ropes, the duo head out on a day full of fun, outdoor education, and powder turns. Owen doesn't always feel confident in what he is seeing and hearing, but his dad takes every opportunity to help him understand the messages that the mountains are sending him. This book is great for any young skier wanting to transition into backcountry ski touring or splitboarding. Written in rhyme and using basic vocabulary, the educational aspects of the book are not full of complicated snow science jargon. It also portrays how recreating in nature can result in a deeper connection to people and places, resiliency, and joy.