Decision making process the Canadian Avalanche Center is calling their “Avalanche Decision Framework for Amateur Recreationalists” or ADFAR for short. Latest development in this is their “Avaluator” decision support card.
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Information and news about backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering includes endurance racing and more.
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Our 16-year-old son had the opportunity to attend a Wilderness Medicine Institute 2 day first aid class this past weekend. Located at the 10th Mountain Harry Gates Hut in central Colorado, the intensive covered just about everything in advanced first…
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Any blow to the head that requires first aid should also be dealt with as a neck injury. Besides being another reason helmets are only part of the safety equation, this begs the question: just how exactly do you deal with a suspected neck injury?
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Trooper Traverse backcountry skiing trip from Leadville Colorado to Aspen includes plenty of mountaineering and history.
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Backcountry Skiing News Roundup & Shovel Choices for ski touring avalanche safety.
