http://www.utahavalanchecenter.com/
Here is a very basic avalanche site, to check before your winter adventure.
Printable View
http://www.utahavalanchecenter.com/
Here is a very basic avalanche site, to check before your winter adventure.
I am new to all the avalanche Lingo so I am trying to understand all of the terms, I have looked at this site before and am not sure if I understand everthing other than there is a danger and be carefull. Speaking of avalanches how many people here carry a beakon?
FYI this link as well as the specific links to reports around the state are always kept in the *SKI/AVALANCHE LINKS* sticky which sits at the very top of the snowboarding/ski category, if you want quick access. there are also links for weather, accident reports, etc.
link to snowboarding/skiing then look up at stickies
http://uutah.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=18
one of the big obvious issues with snowshoeing is that even if you're not traveling on a steep slope which can slide, you may be walking along the base of such a slope, which clearly is hazardous to your health.
if you want to learn a bit more, read a/some books and take an avi course.
but here's some useful information
here is a link to some quick facts which is helpful to start with
http://www.avalanche.org/~uac/med-quick-facts.htm
here's a link to NAC/UAC's AVALANCHE ENCYCLOPEDIA for certain terms
http://www.avalanche.org/%7Euac/encyclopedia/index.htm
NAC's AVALANCHE BASICS (not a substitute for a thorough book and avi course)
http://www.avalanche.org/~nac/basics/basics.html
online version of an excellent short/small book, for carrying with you into the backcountry
ABC's of AVALANCHE SAFETY - by Sue Ferguson, Ed LaChapelle
http://books.google.com/books?id=HG1T-4ZJkh4C
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper is a excellent and thorough book, though there are others.
the AVALANCHE DANGER SCALE characterizes the danger by the following
LOW ~ Avalanches are unlikely but may occur in isolated terrain. Use normal caution.
MODERATE ~ Avalanches are infrequent but possible. Use good snow assessment and safe travel techniques to minimize risks.
CONSIDERABLE ~ Avalanches are probable with human and natural triggers. Avalanche training and experience are essential for safe backcountry travel.
HIGH ~ Avalanches will occur with human and natural triggers. Backcountry travel not recommended.
EXTREME ~ Avalanche Warning in effect. Avalanches are certain. Do not attempt backcountry travel.
That makes sense. I was surprised that we didn't have something like this but I don't ski anymore so I never go in to that category.Quote:
Originally Posted by stefan
also for a preview of staying alive in avalanche terrain by bruce tremper, see this google books preview
PREVIEW OF staying alive in avalanche terrain, by bruce tremper