Freeskiing activities involve a variable amount of manageable risk. Avalanche rescue techniques and equipment, such as helmet, avalanche transceiver, collapsed probe, shovel, and preferably an avalanche airbag system, are all standard requirements. Special freeriding clinics and Snow & Avalanche Awareness Camps (SAAC) are programs where advanced skiers and riders are introduced to the basics of backcountry skills and avalanche awareness. Among others, participants will learn how to assess potential avalanche conditions and how to check snowpack.