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5 New Avalanche Statistics You Need To Know:

Bruce Temper, Director of the Utah Avalanche Center, recently cited this avalanche information resulting from new research into avalanche accidents. These numbers are heavy, shocking, and crucial. Please read them all, let them soak in, and use this information when you are in avalanche terrain. 1. 47% of avalanche deaths occur when conditions are reported as “considerable.” […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 12, 2014
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Video of Chris Davenport in an Avalanche + Great Tips from Chris on Avalanche Safety

Chris Davenport in an avalanche

Chris Davenport has spent his life in the big mountains. He’s successfully made the transition from freeskier to ski mountaineer without ever losing the freeskier side of himself. He’s seen his share of avalanche terrain and had his share of incidents. This video shows Chris getting caught in an avalanche. “It’s not a matter of if it’s going to happen, it’s a matter of when it’s going to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 20, 2014
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VIDEO: Avalanche Triggered by Snowboarder Walking on Cornice

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 18, 2013
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