Jan 25, 2025 · Beacon/Transceiver: Avalanche beacons (or transceivers, the terms are interchangeable) are the best way to locate a skier buried in an avalanche. In a simplified …

Nov 6, 2024 · The best way to prepare for skiing in avalanche terrain is to take an avalanche safety course. Learn how to read avalanche forecasts, practice using avalanche safety gear, …

The NAS offers comprehensive professional avalanche training specifically designed for ski area operations and gives patrollers an unprecedented opportunity to interact with many of the …

Learning where, when and why avalanches occur can help you gather information and make observations to minimize your chances of getting caught in a slide. For an avalanche to occur, …

Jan 13, 2024 · Most ski resorts have avalanche protocols or mitigation systems. Often that means checking snowpack stability. Avalanche experts and ski resorts also sometimes use remote …

When skiing off-piste or in areas prone to avalanches, knowing how to interpret the avalanche safety risk assessment code is crucial. This internationally recognised system rates avalanche …

Jan 9, 2025 · Read on for our top avalanche safety tips and everything you need to know to ski confidently and safely! What Causes Avalanches? Avalanches occur when a layer of snow …

Jan 14, 2025 · Avalanche accidents can occur without any obvious warning, and even the most practised back country experts can get caught out. To help skiers and snowboarders make an …

Apr 16, 2018 · Avalanche safety is paramount in the backcountry, and these avalanche safety tips, along with an avalanche safety course, will give you the tools to make good decisions …

Oct 28, 2021 · The biggest step you can take to keep yourself safe is to take an avalanche safety class where you will learn how to recognize unstable snow, techniques for navigating out of an …