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Canadian Avalanche
I just heard about a backcountry skier avalanche fatality 12 Feb.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20060...lanche_death_3 The article notes: "The avalanche danger was considered moderate on Sunday, Field said, adding that authorities were advising people to be aware of rising temperatures, especially on south-facing slopes that would get a lot of sun." Edgar |
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On 13 Feb 2006 11:18:45 -0800, "Edgar" wrote:
I just heard about a backcountry skier avalanche fatality 12 Feb. http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20060...lanche_death_3 The article notes: "The avalanche danger was considered moderate on Sunday, Field said, adding that authorities were advising people to be aware of rising temperatures, especially on south-facing slopes that would get a lot of sun." http://www.csac.org is probably the most complete resource on avalanche reports. Note that even a "Low" avalanche forecast is _not_ saying no chance of one, and many have been hurt or killed in areas with a "Low" forecast rating. The avvy forecast should be one of many factors going into your assessment. Most forecasts, if you read all the way through, will mention the factors that would increase risk, as above. Happy trails, Gary (net.yogi.bear) -- At the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom |
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