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More Avalanches, But Experts Say They Are Atypical

Jan 2, 2009 Becky Lomax, Associate Editor

More avalanches add to totals this season. Skier, snowboarder killed in separate slides at Whistler/Blackcomb. Experts say season is "atypical," but more storms are coming. Full article

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• by Clare Juhl Jan 3, 2009
  Thanks for this opportunity. Is there, or could there be an avalanche awareness program available on the web? It seems that those on slope programs never match my trips to Utah or Mammoth Mtn Ca. Thanks
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• by atapow Jan 3, 2009
  Nothing is a substitute for getting out there and doing avi awareness in the snow, we need to know what the snow pack looks like and how to use the gear in a very hands-on practical way. Many resorts now have some sort of education every weekend. Since getting into split board riding I've found a couple of books to be a really great addition to snow education... I'm sure there are other good ones but these are each good their own way.
  
  The ABCs of Avalanche Safety by Ferguson and LaChapelle
  Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain by Bruce Tremper
  
  Have fun, be aware and learn to use your gear.
  atapow!
  
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• by edoz Jan 7, 2009
  yeah people do need to know the basics of how to keep themselves safe, that's for sure.
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• by Abro Jan 24, 2009
  Claire: Check out fsavalanche.org for an online av awareness text....it has narrative and videos on av awareness from several av experts
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