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ja.
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In a couple weeks I have to give a persuasive speech in my Communications class. I decided to do mine on Avalanches and the importance of carrying a beacon or avalung.

If any of you guys could help me out with helpful info, links to videos, interviews with avalanche professionals, etc. it would be a huge help. There's tons of stuff out there on av's but I'm sure some of you know of some really helpful info.

thanks
Apr 13 2009 7:44PM
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coolhandluke
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http://www.tetongravity.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=147879
Apr 13 2009 7:46PM
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VTtreeskier
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Same video i was gonna post
Apr 13 2009 7:47PM
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BskiP
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there are a few avalanche education dvds that have been floating around for free lately,  the white room i think is one, it came with freeskier, but the one that i think is absolutely awesome is fine line.  ive used it for a few presentations in classes, just because its absolutely on topic, and awesome. all at the same time.
Apr 13 2009 7:47PM
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Silence
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EXACTLY my thoughts when I saw the thread title.
Apr 13 2009 7:48PM
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ja.
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where can i find these? online?
Apr 13 2009 7:51PM
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Silence
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There were some good videos and information posted this year because of the unstable snowpack in and around Whistler - definitely some good coverage about it on TGR and there were some youtube vids of avi/snowpack testing and reporting and they discussed the importance of using the proper equipment, particularly when conditions are volatile
Apr 13 2009 7:52PM
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bailer
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well said.
Apr 13 2009 8:10PM
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Silence
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I think knowledge can be more important than gear.
Apr 13 2009 8:13PM
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mcweapon
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found this really helpful for terms
http://www.avalanche.org/%7Euac/encyclopedia/danger_ratings.htm
Apr 13 2009 10:39PM
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ja.
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bump
Apr 14 2009 4:22PM
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ja.
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help?
Apr 14 2009 8:23PM
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ja.
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speech is next monday. more info?
Apr 19 2009 11:34PM
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Caveman.
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Apr 19 2009 11:58PM
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ja.
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short video clips. maybe one from a ski movie where someone escapes an avalanche.
or an interview with a expert. any links that aid me with my speech
Apr 20 2009 12:54AM
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Caveman.
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Google this video called " something (maybe several)?? more turns" It is a really good documentary of a cooke city avalanche death. It is proof that no one is invincible.
Apr 20 2009 1:04AM
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woolfy
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http://www.rockymountainsherpas.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10084502329&ref=ts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuE2Zgmr3L8

http://www.youtube.com/user/RockyMountainSherpas
Apr 20 2009 2:09AM
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powderhound100
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I wrote a paper on avalanches if you want I can try and find it.
Apr 20 2009 2:33AM
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panojibber
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Lol you're missing the point OP, the gear is absolutely last resort. You're pretty fucked up even if you do get in an avalanche and survive. The important thing is to avoid avalanche prone areas in the first place, so you don't run the risk. Go to your local avalanche bulletin or site, talk to ski patrol, check conditions, dig pits, make decisions based on risk before you go out and pick your lines carefully.
Avalanches like to ski too.
Apr 20 2009 11:18AM
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Drail
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that doesn't really make sense.
Apr 20 2009 12:30PM
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ja.
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thanks guys. +k
Apr 20 2009 12:48PM
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Drail
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that is wrong and you know it!

I believe someone has used the seatbelt analogy in this thread before so let's talk cars again? A sober race car driver going the speed limit and being cautious can still get hit by a drunk driver and die.

The thing about avalanches is that they aren't exactly predictable. Even the most experienced experts in the field can (and have) died in avalanches. It's the shark factor... there's never 100% certainty that you know how the slope will react to your (and your friends) weight...
Apr 20 2009 1:04PM
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Blokkie
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If you want a medical vieuw on what happens with you when u are in an avalanche,
look for a book called "last breath" from peter stark.

The book has 11 chapters, and discribes 11 kinds of dying / almost dying and the folowing consequences on your body. one of the chapters is about an avalanche
Apr 20 2009 1:05PM
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Drail
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"The path of an Avalanche" is an alright read. It covers the events of a touring trip in Kokanee Park (by Nelson) gone wrong. 7 (experienced) skiers lost their lives in an avalanche...
Apr 20 2009 1:08PM
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iheartline
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 try www.avalanche.ca/

or

www.skiinggolden.com
Apr 20 2009 1:49PM
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