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Idaho Avalanche Educator Chago Says You Are Not Good Enough At Avalanche Rescue

chago demonstrating a probe search

The goal of many backcountry skiers has long been to find better snow and fewer people than what can be found in ski resorts. This goal routinely exposes backcountry travelers to avalanche risks that are hundreds or thousands of times greater than what is found in a ski resort. Twenty years ago, backcountry skiing was a small, dedicated group of [โ€ฆ]

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Zach Armstrong | December 9, 2024
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American Avalanche Association Announces Search For New Executive Director

In an email to members on January 26, 2021, American Avalanche Association (A3) Executive Director Dan Kaveney announced that he will be stepping down as of May 2021. Dan has been the Executive Director for the last three years and has overseen quite a bit of progress within the organization.  Dan stated in his email that: โ€œA3 has enjoyed significant [โ€ฆ]

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Mike Bartholow | February 4, 2021
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