Avalanches Can Happen To Anyone Dave Henkel was a genius. Not the type of genius that most of society considers, but he is one who had life dialled in a way that bode well for him. He was a true trendsetter, and led the way for a generation of backcountry shredders in Whistler that didn’t […]
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The United States has many regions that include avalanche prone terrain. Over the years, many regional groups have organized to create avalanche forecasts to help people exploring those areas become safer and better informed about the conditions present. Here is a list of different avalanche centers that offer forecasts, bullitens, and other resources to help
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There’s a famous quote by Max Planck that says: It’s one of those meditative little lines that becomes more deep and insightful the more you ponder on it. There are many good analogies that can come from this, but the way I like to think about it by making the you in the quote a
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Terrain traps are a major hazard in avalanche terrain. It could be the difference between life and death if you can spot them and know how to avoid them.
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