Difference between revisions of "Avalanche Related Resources"

Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013)
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (3rd edition, 2018)
Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (4th edition coming 2023)

[edit] Local and National/Global Route Finding Resources

Backcountry Ski Maps: https://backcountryskimaps.com
FATMAP (contains some BC and side-country routes in addition to resort runs): https://fatmap.com
rootsrated.com: https://rootsrated.com/lake-tahoe-ca/backcountry-skiing
Powder project: https://www.powderproject.com
THE Eastern Sierra Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Skiing-Californias-Eastern-Sierra/dp/1938393333
Tahoe Ski Atlas (Beautiful visual guidebook for the Tahoe area): https://tahoeskiatlas.com
The BackCountry Shop - Mike's ski tours: https://thebackcountry.com/mikes-ski-tours/

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 == Avalanche Basics and Nomenclature ==
-;Avalanche Safety Tutorial (American Avalanche Association): http://avalanche.org/tutorial/tutorial.html
+;Avalanche Safety Tutorial (National Avalanche Center): https://avalanche.org/avalanche-tutorial/
-;Avalanche Encyclopedia (National Avalanche Center): http://www.fsavalanche.org/encyclopedia/
+;Avalanche Encyclopedia (National Avalanche Center): https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/#anchors
 ;How to Read an Avalanche Advisory (Sierra Avalanche Center): http://sierraavalanchecenter.org/how-to-read-avalanche-advisory
-;Crested Butte Avalanche Center Glossary: http://cbavalanchecenter.org/glossary/
+;Free snow pit plotting software: http://www.snowpilot.org/
-;Avalanche Terms (American Avalanche Association): http://www.avalanche.org/moonstone/biblio%20&%20gloss/AVALANCHE%20TERMS.htm
+;A quick description of faceting (and other information on the physics of snow crystal formation): http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/faceting/faceting.htm
-;Snow pit plotting software(free): http://www.snowpilot.org/
-;Faceting (and other information on the physics of snow crystal formation): http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/faceting/faceting.htm
 == Stability Test Videos ==
 ;Where to Dig a Snowpit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7n4S1U7ybM
-;Compression Test Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF-NEUfZP1U#t=47
+;Demonstrations of several snowpack (in)stability tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvwhuP4qtQg
-;Extended Column Test: http://utahavalanchecenter.org/how-do-extended-column-test
-;Propagation Saw Test: http://vimeo.com/37092331
-;Shovel Shear Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Sku8uFCes
-== Rescue ==
+== Rescue and Rescue Equipment ==
-;Beacon Searching 101 (by BCA, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_W4dbVzogw
-;Proper Probing Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn-iz8L-2dI
+;BCA Training Videos: https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/learn-avalanche-safety/avalanche-rescue
-;Strategic Shoveling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-PiGTbZceQ&feature=youtu.be
-;Transceiver Reviews: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/
+;Extensive Transceiver Reviews: https://beaconreviews.com
-;Transceiver Manuals: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/Manuals.asp/
+;Transceiver Software Updates: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/updating.asp
-;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety (non-avalanche related, part of NSP curriculum): http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/
+;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety: http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/
 == On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises ==
-;Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise: http://www.avalanche.net.nz/education/Online-Avalanche-Course/Route-Finding-Exercises.asp
+;Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise: https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca/route-finding-exercises
-;Topography Map With Slope Angle Shading (CalTopo): http://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=39.35607,-120.33959&z=16&b=sat&o=t&n=0.32&a=c,sg/
+;CalTopo mapping tool: https://caltopo.com
-;CalTopo Tutorial (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWz9StwPKSE
+;CalTopo training: https://training.caltopo.com
-;Slope Angle Shaded Maps of Resort Areas: http://3dskimaps.com/
+; Backcountry Ski Maps (with routes and slope angle shading, digital and print): https://backcountryskimaps.com
-;Slope Angle Maps: http://www.slopeanglemaps.com/ [no longer exists! slope angle maps for Washington and Utah available at http://avalanche-maps.org/map.html]
+== Tools for Slope Angle in the field ==
+; Pieps 30 Degree Plus XT Electronic Inclinometer
+; BCA Slopemeter https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/p/slope-meter-2023
+; Poleclinometer https://poleclinometer.com/
+; Sunnto MC-2G compass with inclinometer  https://www.rei.com/product/652898/suunto-mc-2g-navigator-compass
+; Mountain Summit Gear Deluxe Mirrored Sighting Compass with Declination - https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/131462/mountain-summit-gear-deluxe-mirrored-sighting-compass-with-declination
+Phone apps:
+; Wasatch Backcountry Skiing: https://wbskiing.com/inclinometer.php
+;
+== Alpha Angle References ==
+; 2014 WildSnow article: Alpha Angle — How Far Can that Avalanche Go? by Lou Dawson  https://www.wildsnow.com/10011/alpha-angle-avalanche-safety/
+; Backcountry Magazine 2016 article: Mountain Skills: Understanding Alpha Angles https://backcountrymagazine.com/stories/mountain-skills-alpha-angle/
+;
 == Map reading ==
-;Introduction to Topographical maps:  http://faculty.icc.edu/estermer/reading_a_topographic_map.htm;          http://howtowilderness.com/map-training/
+;Introduction to Topographical maps: http://howtowilderness.com/map-training/
-;How to Use a Compass with a Topo Map: http://education.usgs.gov/lessons/compass.html
+;How to Use a Compass with a Topo Map: https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2001/0035/report.pdf
-;Interactive Map tutorial: http://voyager.cs.bgsu.edu/topo/topo.html
-;Guide to Topo Map Margins: http://education.usgs.gov/lessons/map_margins_2p.pdf
-; Using a GPS with a Paper Map:http://www.n-sda.org/files/education/maps/UsingaGarminGPSwithPaperLandMaps_Manual.pdf
 == Avalanche Video/Media Archive ==
 ;A Dozen More Turns (Film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Pye9f602s
 ;The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek (Film): http://www.nytimes.com/video/sports/100000001957178/the-avalanche-at-tunnel-creek.html
-; The Human Factor 1.0: http://www.powder.com/the-human-factor-1.0/
+;The Human Factor 1.0: http://www.powder.com/the-human-factor-1.0/
-; The Human Factor 2.0: http://features.powder.com/human-factor-2.0/chapter-1
+;The Human Factor 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/@powdermag/search?query=The%20human%20factor%202.0
-;Dry Gulch Avalanche (December 5, 2010 Report):  http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?acc_id=225&accfm=inv
 ;Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska: http://vimeo.com/6581009
 ;Tree Well Incident Caught on Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jvEYzh_1Sg
+;Wilson Glade Avalanche Incident Report (2021): https://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche/59084
 == Avalanche Education ==
-;AIARE - the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Training: http://www.avtraining.org/
+;Sierra Avalanche Center local providers: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/education/providers
-;Sierra Avalanche Center local providers:http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/education
-;
 == Recommended Reading ==
-;Snow Sense, Jill Fredston & Doug Fesler, Fifth Edition (2011)
 ;Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013)
-;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (2008)
+;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (3rd edition, 2018)
-;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (2006)
+;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (4th edition coming 2023)
+==Local and National/Global Route Finding Resources==
+;Backcountry Ski Maps: https://backcountryskimaps.com
+;FATMAP (contains some BC and side-country routes in addition to resort runs): https://fatmap.com
+;rootsrated.com: https://rootsrated.com/lake-tahoe-ca/backcountry-skiing
+;Powder project: https://www.powderproject.com
+;THE Eastern Sierra Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Skiing-Californias-Eastern-Sierra/dp/1938393333
+;Tahoe Ski Atlas (Beautiful visual guidebook for the Tahoe area): https://tahoeskiatlas.com
+;The BackCountry Shop - Mike's ski tours: https://thebackcountry.com/mikes-ski-tours/

Difference between revisions of "Avalanche Related Resources"

Latest revision as of 10:42, 11 January 2023

Contents

[edit] Avalanche Basics and Nomenclature

[edit] Stability Test Videos

[edit] Rescue and Rescue Equipment

[edit] On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises

[edit] Tools for Slope Angle in the field

[edit] Alpha Angle References

[edit] Map reading

[edit] Avalanche Video/Media Archive

[edit] Avalanche Education

[edit] Recommended Reading

[edit] Local and National/Global Route Finding Resources

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