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Is Artificial Intelligence The Future of Avalanche Forecasting?

Artificial Intelligence skiing

Considered by some observers as more of an art than a science, avalanche forecasting involves a unique combination of human observation, analysis, and interpretation. Perhaps even some good luck.  Even the best forecasters only reach about 75% accuracy in their predictions.  After all, they are human too and susceptible to bias and imperfection just like the rest of us. One […]
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Cold Smoke, Sierra Cement, and the Ice Coast: What’s in a Name?

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Most folks have probably heard some interesting nicknames and slang for different snow conditions and climates. Words like cold smoke, Sierra cement, and the ice coast get bandied about regularly. But what’s in a name? And why do different areas experience such different snow conditions? Related: The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain: Avalanche scientists and […]
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1st Avalanche Accident of 2015/16 Was Today | Two People Caught in 400′ Slide, 1 Injured in MT

Avalanche season has officially begun in North America today. The first avalanche accident of the 2015/16 North American winter season occurred today in Montana.  Two hunters were caught in an avalanche on Sacajawea Peak near Bozeman, Montana at 6:50am today while hiking over a saddle of that mountain. They were carried 300-feet downhill over rocks and cliffs – both survived […]
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