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== Avalanche Basics and Nomenclature ==
 
== Avalanche Basics and Nomenclature ==
;Avalanche Safety Tutorial (American Avalanche Association): http://avalanche.org/tutorial/tutorial.html
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;Avalanche Safety Tutorial (National Avalanche Center): https://avalanche.org/avalanche-tutorial/
;Avalanche Encyclopedia (National Avalanche Center): http://www.fsavalanche.org/encyclopedia/
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;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
;Crested Butte Avalanche Center Glossary: http://cbavalanchecenter.org/glossary/
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;Free snow pit plotting software: http://www.snowpilot.org/
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;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
;Compression Test Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF-NEUfZP1U#t=47
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;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
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;Propagation Saw Test: http://vimeo.com/37092331
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;Shovel Shear Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Sku8uFCes
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== Rescue ==
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== Rescue and Rescue Equipment ==
;Beacon Searching (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_W4dbVzogw
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;Proper Probing Technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn-iz8L-2dI
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;Strategic Shoveling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-PiGTbZceQ&feature=youtu.be
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;Transceiver Reviews: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/
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;Transceiver Manuals: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/Manuals.asp/
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;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety (non-avalanche related, part of NSP curriculum): http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/
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== On-line Tools and Exercises ==
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;BCA Training Videos: https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/learn-avalanche-safety/avalanche-rescue
;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/
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;CalTopo Tutorial: http://caltopo.com/about.html
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;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]
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;Slope Angle Shaded Maps of Resort Areas: http://3dskimaps.com/
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;Route-Finding Exercise: http://www.avalanche.net.nz/education/Online-Avalanche-Course/Route-Finding-Exercises.asp
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;Snow pit plotting software(free): http://www.snowpilot.org/
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;Faceting (and other information on the physics of snow crystal formation): http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/faceting/faceting.htm
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== Avalanche Archive ==
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;Extensive Transceiver Reviews: https://beaconreviews.com
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;Transceiver Software Updates: http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/updating.asp
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;Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) Safety: http://www.deepsnowsafety.org/index.php/
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== On-line Maps Tools with Slope Angle, and Route-finding Exercises ==
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;Route-Finding Interactive On-line Exercise: https://avysavvy.avalanche.ca/en-ca/route-finding-exercises
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;CalTopo mapping tool: https://caltopo.com
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;CalTopo training: https://training.caltopo.com
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; 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 ==
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; Pieps 30 Degree Plus XT Electronic Inclinometer
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; BCA Slopemeter https://backcountryaccess.com/en-us/p/slope-meter-2023
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; Poleclinometer https://poleclinometer.com/
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; Sunnto MC-2G compass with inclinometer  https://www.rei.com/product/652898/suunto-mc-2g-navigator-compass
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; 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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Phone apps:
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; Wasatch Backcountry Skiing: https://wbskiing.com/inclinometer.php
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== Alpha Angle References ==
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; 2014 WildSnow article: Alpha Angle — How Far Can that Avalanche Go? by Lou Dawson  https://www.wildsnow.com/10011/alpha-angle-avalanche-safety/
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; Backcountry Magazine 2016 article: Mountain Skills: Understanding Alpha Angles https://backcountrymagazine.com/stories/mountain-skills-alpha-angle/
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== Map reading ==
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;Introduction to Topographical maps: http://howtowilderness.com/map-training/
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;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 ==
 
;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
;Dry Gulch Avalanche (December 5, 2010 Report): http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?acc_id=225&accfm=inv
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;The Human Factor 1.0: http://www.powder.com/the-human-factor-1.0/
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;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
 
;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
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;Wilson Glade Avalanche Incident Report (2021): https://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche/59084
  
== Education ==
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== Avalanche Education ==
;AIARE - the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Training: http://www.avtraining.org/
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;Sierra Avalanche Center local providers: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/education/providers
  
 
== Recommended Reading ==
 
== Recommended Reading ==
;Snow Sense, Jill Fredston & Doug Fesler, Fifth Edition (2011)
 
 
;Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013)
 
;Avalanche Essentials, Bruce Tremper (2013)
;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (2008)
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;Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, Bruce Tremper (3rd edition, 2018)
;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (2006)
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;Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer (4th edition coming 2023)
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==Local and National/Global Route Finding Resources==
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;Backcountry Ski Maps: https://backcountryskimaps.com
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;FATMAP (contains some BC and side-country routes in addition to resort runs): https://fatmap.com
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;rootsrated.com: https://rootsrated.com/lake-tahoe-ca/backcountry-skiing
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;Powder project: https://www.powderproject.com
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;THE Eastern Sierra Guidebook: https://www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Skiing-Californias-Eastern-Sierra/dp/1938393333
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;Tahoe Ski Atlas (Beautiful visual guidebook for the Tahoe area): https://tahoeskiatlas.com
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;The BackCountry Shop - Mike's ski tours: https://thebackcountry.com/mikes-ski-tours/

Latest revision as of 11:42, 11 January 2023

Contents

[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/
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