Avalanches

Avalanches

Avalanches Kill. Here’s What Every Backpacker Needs to Know.

Craving backcountry snow adventures? First, use this primer to learn how to identify and avoid slide-prone terrain. Then decide if you need an avalanche safety course to maximize your winter fun.

Ryan Wichelns

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Avalanches On The Loose

Early season avalanche fatalities and incidents expose the need for education, and a targeted Web site fills the gap.

Jen Mattson Jan 24, 2014