Surviving an Avalanche

WITH this ski season already shaping up to be more dangerous than most — in just the last month there were six deaths from Western avalanches, three of them within ski resort boundaries — skiers, snowboarders and those whose businesses accommodate them are taking more precautions.

Those hitting the slopes are buying safety devices at a fast clip, while experts are warning that areas that might seem safe, like those right next to marked trails Read More...
 
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