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;Avalanche Encyclopedia (National Avalanche Center): https://avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/#anchors | ;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 | ;How to Read an Avalanche Advisory (Sierra Avalanche Center): http://sierraavalanchecenter.org/how-to-read-avalanche-advisory | ||
| − | ; | + | ;Free snow pit plotting software: http://www.snowpilot.org/ |
;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 | ;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 | ||
== Stability Test Videos == | == Stability Test Videos == | ||
;Where to Dig a Snowpit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7n4S1U7ybM | ;Where to Dig a Snowpit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7n4S1U7ybM | ||
| − | ; | + | ;Demonstrations of several snowpack (in)stability tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvwhuP4qtQg |
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== Rescue and Rescue Equipment == | == Rescue and Rescue Equipment == | ||
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| − | + | ;BCA Training Videos: https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/learn-avalanche-safety/avalanche-rescue | |
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| − | ;Transceiver Reviews: | + | ;Extensive Transceiver Reviews: https://beaconreviews.com |
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;Transceiver Software Updates: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/updating.asp | ;Transceiver Software Updates: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/updating.asp | ||
| − | ;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety | + | ;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety: http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/ |
== On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises == | == On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises == | ||
| − | ;Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise: | + | ;Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise: https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca/route-finding-exercises |
| − | ; | + | ;CalTopo mapping tool: https://caltopo.com |
| − | ; | + | ;CalTopo training: https://training.caltopo.com |
| − | ; | + | ; Backcountry Ski Maps (with routes and slope angle shading, digital and print): https://backcountryskimaps.com |
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| + | == 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 | ||
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| + | ; Wasatch Backcountry Skiing: https://wbskiing.com/inclinometer.php | ||
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| + | == 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/ | ||
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== Map reading == | == Map reading == | ||
| − | ;Introduction to Topographical maps: | + | ;Introduction to Topographical maps: http://howtowilderness.com/map-training/ |
| − | ;How to Use a Compass with a Topo Map: | + | ;How to Use a Compass with a Topo Map: https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2001/0035/report.pdf |
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== Avalanche Video/Media Archive == | == Avalanche Video/Media Archive == | ||
;A Dozen More Turns (Film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Pye9f602s | ;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 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: | + | ;The Human Factor 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/@powdermag/search?query=The%20human%20factor%202.0 |
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;Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska: http://vimeo.com/6581009 | ;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 | ;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 == | == Avalanche Education == | ||
| − | + | ;Sierra Avalanche Center local providers: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/education/providers | |
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== Recommended Reading == | == Recommended Reading == | ||
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;Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013) | ;Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013) | ||
| − | ;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper ( | + | ;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (3rd edition, 2018) |
| − | ;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer ( | + | ;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (4th edition coming 2023) |
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| + | ==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/ | ||
Latest revision as of 10:42, 11 January 2023
[edit] Avalanche Basics and Nomenclature
- Avalanche Safety Tutorial (National Avalanche Center)
- https://avalanche.org/avalanche-tutorial/
- 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
- Free snow pit plotting software
- http://www.snowpilot.org/
- 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
[edit] Stability Test Videos
- Where to Dig a Snowpit
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7n4S1U7ybM
- Demonstrations of several snowpack (in)stability tests
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvwhuP4qtQg
[edit] Rescue and Rescue Equipment
- BCA Training Videos
- https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/learn-avalanche-safety/avalanche-rescue
- Extensive Transceiver Reviews
- https://beaconreviews.com
- Transceiver Software Updates
- http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/updating.asp
- Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety
- http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/
[edit] On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises
- Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise
- https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca/route-finding-exercises
- CalTopo mapping tool
- https://caltopo.com
- CalTopo training
- https://training.caltopo.com
- Backcountry Ski Maps (with routes and slope angle shading, digital and print)
- https://backcountryskimaps.com
[edit] 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
[edit] 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/
[edit] Map reading
- Introduction to Topographical maps
- http://howtowilderness.com/map-training/
- How to Use a Compass with a Topo Map
- https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2001/0035/report.pdf
[edit] 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 2.0
- https://www.youtube.com/@powdermag/search?query=The%20human%20factor%202.0
- 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
[edit] Avalanche Education
- Sierra Avalanche Center local providers
- https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/education/providers
[edit] Recommended Reading
- 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/
