NEWS: Worldwide Avalanche Fatalities Up 40% for 2014/2015 With better equipment available these days more skiers and riders are now heading into the backcountry. While the backcountry holds the fresh powder and gnarly terrain many of us are seeking it also has many risks, including avalanches. Avalanches are no joke. There were 137 deaths caused last winter season worldwide. While you will see lots of statistics on avalanche […] Avalanche Jack Lafeman | October 26, 2015 0 Comments
40 Percent Rise in Deaths in the Backcountry Last Winter With winter just around the corner and dreams of powder becoming more frequent there are also sobering reminders of the dangers associated with skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry. Last year in Europe 137 people were killed in incidents in the European backcountry involving avalanches, that’s more than 40% above average. Avalanche Michael Moranz | October 15, 2015 0 Comments
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