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    Be Prepared — Avalanche Rescue Practice Tips

    by Jonathan Cooper December 29, 2020
    written by Jonathan Cooper
    December 29, 2020
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  • Totally Deep Podcast 81 — CAIC Director Ethan Greene

    by Manasseh Franklin December 9, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin December 9, 2020

    Conversation with Colorado Avalanche Information Center Director Ethan Greene on avalanche safety trends and forecasting.

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  • Avalanche Tool Primer — What to Choose and Why

    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020
    by Jonathan Cooper December 7, 2020

    Overview of basic avalanche tools including partner, beacon, shovel, probe, communications devices and how to choose.

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  • Great Adaptations — Avalanche Courses in Covid Times

    by Jonathan Cooper November 27, 2020
    written by Jonathan Cooper
    November 27, 2020
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  • Unraveling the Mysteries of Avalanche Education — Totally Deep Podcast 80

    by Manasseh Franklin November 16, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin November 16, 2020

    Conversation with Josh Jesperson and Michael Ackman of Silverton Avalanche School on the shortfalls of avalanche education and more.

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  • Avalanche Forecasting 101 — A Conversation With Blase Reardon

    by Manasseh Franklin November 12, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin November 12, 2020

    Conversation with Blase Reardon, Director of Flathead Avalanche Center, on avalanche forecast components, limitations, and tips for new backcountry skiers.

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  • Testing Pieps DSP Sport Avalanche Beacon Switch

    by Lou Dawson October 24, 2020
    written by Lou Dawson
    October 24, 2020
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  • One Stop Shop — Avalanche Education Resources

    by Manasseh Franklin October 23, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin October 23, 2020

    Resources for a well-rounded avalanche education including free courses, introduction to skiing and splitboarding, guide services and formal avy courses.

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  • Skiers Demand Pieps DSP Beacon Recall

    by Manasseh Franklin October 20, 2020
    by Manasseh Franklin October 20, 2020

    After possible malfunctions of the Pieps DSP Pro and Sport beacons, professional skiers demand a recall.

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  • The ‘We’ in Ski Touring — Creating Team Culture

    by Rob Coppolillo October 14, 2020
    written by Rob Coppolillo
    October 14, 2020
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