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Page 1 Avalanche Aware Safe Travel in Avalanche Terrain John Moynier

Page 2 1998 Falcon Publishing, Inc. Helena, Montana 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TP 03 02 01 00 Falcon and FalconGuide are registered trademarks of Falcon Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce any part of this book in any form, except brief quotations in a review, without written permission from the publisher. Editing, design, typesetting, and other pre-press work by Falcon Publishing, Helena, Montana. Printed in Canada. Illustrations by Todd Telander. Cover Photo by John Moynier. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Moynier, John Avalanche Aware : safe travel in avalanche terrain / by John Moynier. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 1-56044-670-6 (pbk.) 1. MountaineeringSafety measures. 2. AvalanchesSafety measures. I. Title. QV200.18.M69 1998 796.52'2dc21 98-26084 CIP CAUTION: Outdoor recreational activities are by their very nature potentially hazardous. All participants in such activities must assume the responsibility for their own actions and safety. The information contained in this gradebook cannot replace sound judgment and good decision-making skills, which help reduce risk exposure, nor does the scope of this book allow for disclosure of all the potential hazards and risks involved in such activities. Learn as much as possible about the outdoor recreational activities in which you participate, prepare for the unexpected, and be cautious. The reward will be a safer and more enjoyable experience.

Page 3 This book is dedicated to Allan Bard, who passed away in a guiding accident in July 1997. Bardini was the epitome of a mountain guide; he was a mentor, sage, leader, and, most of all, an inspiration to all of us who love the backcountry, especially in winter. He will be greatly missed.

Page 4 Acknowledgments I would like to thank the many fine people who helped with this project. First, I would like to thank Norm Wilson for the inspiration and guidance he has given me over the course of many years. I would also like to thank Allan Bard, David Beck, Peter Lev, Doug Robinson, Dan Whitmore, and Rick Wyatt for introducing me to the nuances of backcountry ski guiding and avalanche evaluation. Lastly, I would like to thank Steve Conger of the Avalanche Review, as well as Evelyn Lees, Tom Kimbrough, and Bruce Tremper of the USDAFS Avalanche Forecasting Center in Alta, Utah.

Page 5 Contents Preface 6 Introduction 8 1. Avalanche Basics 11 2. Avalanche Preparedness 28 3. Avalanche Terrain 39 4. Weather Considerations 48 5. Getting to Know the Snowpack 55 6. Testing the Snow 70 7. The Human Factor 88 8. Avalanche Rescue Techniques 98 9. Points to Ponder 113 Appendix: Sources of Information 116 About the Author 118

Page 6 Preface The dangerous lack of avalanche awareness by those who travel the mountains in winter often surprises me. Every year an average of about 30 people lose their lives in avalanche-related accidents that could have been easily avoided. Novices and an amazingly high percentage of expert skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, and snowmobilers give little or no thought to the stability of the snow-pack before committing to a slope, even though their lives depend on it. These folks play a dangerous game of "avalanche roulette" without even knowing how many chambers are loaded. It is not my intent to scare people away from visiting the mountains in winter. On the contrary, by increasing awareness and understanding of avalanches, more people can safely enjoy a lifetime of winter fun in the mountains. In this book, I have provided a practical approach to understanding avalanche danger.

Page 7 Beyond this book, I encourage you to learn more about avalanches and the conditions that affect snowpack stability. The best way to do this is to take an avalanche course taught in the field by an avalanche professional.

Page 8 Introduction Most people who travel in the mountains in winter, no matter where they live, are exposed to avalanche danger. All it takes is snow, slope, and a trigger to make a slide. The trick is to recognize whether or not conditions are stable enough to allow safe travel.

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