VIDEO: Avoid Common Mistakes When Using Mapping Software for Backcountry Route-Planning

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Avoid this common mistake when navigating avalanche terrain

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โ€œMost mapping software applications have a feature called โ€œslope angle shadingโ€ (or โ€œgradient shadingโ€) that allows users to see how steep a particular slope is. Skiers and riders of the backcountry often use this software to evaluate avalanche risk and their route of travel. This video explains how to avoid a common mistake that can lead to erroneous decisions.โ€ โ€“ Joey Wilson


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