Ski touring news roundup, focus on education including avalanche safety and basics of backcountry skiing, november 2017.
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Jonathan Cooper What’s Gulo Gulo? Well, none other than Gluttonous Glutton, or more commonly known as a Pacific Northwest skier feasting on copious quantities of powder. This year’s Northwest Snow Avalanche Workshop (NSAW) showcased presentations on everything from snow algae,…
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Interview with Bruce Edgerly and Bruno McGowan of Backcountry Access, discussing avalanche safety products for skiers and snowmobilers.
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Using snowmobiles for ski touring avalanche rescue, gear and beacon search ideas that include your backcountry sled.
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Devastating Tragedy hits WildSnow Community — RIP Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins
by Lou Dawsonby Lou DawsonInge Perkins and Hayden Kennedy, Montana avalanche accident 2017.
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Use of 2-way radio walkie talkies for backcountry ski touring, increasing avalanche safety through communication is essential, BCA Link radio recommended.
Bringing awareness to the hidden dangers of avalanches by reporting on incidents, new advancements, education, and safety tools.
