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Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowshoers , and Avalanches.

Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowshoers , and Avalanches. Staying Out of Trouble in the Backcountry. Christian Leikam. Why Do Avalanches Matter?. Avalanches accounted for 64% of all natural hazard fatalities in Utah from 1995 to 2005! Why go in the first place? What to do when you get there?

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Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowshoers , and Avalanches.

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  1. Skiers, Snowboarders, Snowshoers, and Avalanches. Staying Out of Trouble in the Backcountry. Christian Leikam

  2. Why Do Avalanches Matter? • Avalanches accounted for 64% of all natural hazard fatalities in Utah from 1995 to 2005! • Why go in the first place? • What to do when you get there? • How do you handle an avalanche situation?

  3. A Little Information • 30 degrees or steeper • Slab Avalanches are most commonly fatal • Skiing in bounds is a much safer bet, according to Bruce Tremper’s book, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain Anatomy of a Slab Avalanche. Photo by Bruce Tremper.

  4. Before You Go: • Take a class • Invest in equipment • Check reports

  5. When You Get There: • Be aware of “red flags” • Dig snow pits • Be willing to go home • Go down the slope one at a time

  6. In Case of an Avalanche (And You Get Caught in it) • Try to ski to a safer part of the slope • Let go of poles and clip out • FIGHT! • Position your body • Try to remain calm

  7. In Case of an Avalanche(And Someone in Your Group Gets Caught in it) • It’s up to you to help • Look for clues • Follow beacon signal • Use a probe before you dig

  8. Review • Slides are usually triggered by somebody. • Knowing is half the battle • Invest in safety gear • Check the conditions • Handle situations properly • Be smart out there!

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