Now that it's snowed more than 4 feet in the past week and you've passed Backcountry Skiing 101, time to brush up on your snow/avalanche safety! Boulder's very own Back Country Access has several great resources for snow safety research & reports.
Did you know that the average burial depth of avalanche victims is 1.16 m (3.8 feet)!?
Being educated in the efficient use of avalanche transceivers is a crucial skill for back country enthusiasts (Free transciever training Dec 12-13 @ Chattaqua: Joe Despres Memorial Transceiver Training).
But don't stop there! Proper digging technique can make all the difference to save lives.
Backcountry travelers: make sure that you read Strategic Shoveling: The Next Frontier in Companion Rescue. A little digging strategy can shave off crucial minutes necessary for successful companion rescue.
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