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Backcountry skiing and safety

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Filipgullberg
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Hi! We are doing school project and we need some help with a question to all backcountry skiiers.
What is your preventive safety arrangements when you go off-piste in areas with avalanche risk?
Oct 5 2017 9:24AM
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snowpocalypse
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Knowledge. I have my Level 2 Avi course, read the reports and dig pits. I only ride with people I trust with my life. Take the appropriate gear (beacon, shovel, probe and such) and Don't be stupid. I can always ski another day.

Remember kids, As G.I. Joe once said
Knowledge is half the battle.
Oct 5 2017 1:14PM
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patagonialuke
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snowpocalypseKnowledge. I have my Level 2 Avi course, read the reports and dig pits. I only ride with people I trust with my life. Take the appropriate gear (beacon, shovel, probe and such) and Don't be stupid. I can always ski another day.

Remember kids, As G.I. Joe once said
Knowledge is half the battle.


yep, pretty much everything he said. Expanding on "don't be stupid" — recognizing my decision making processes and potential heuristic traps like familiarity, scarcity, social proof, and commitment.
Oct 5 2017 1:44PM
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BrawnTrends
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snowpocalypseI only ride with people I trust with my life.


This.
Oct 5 2017 3:23PM
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freeballer
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You must bring a 12 gauge shotgun with buck shot. Shoot a couple different areas at the top of the drop in area to make sure the snow is stable and can handle the weight of a skier.
Oct 5 2017 4:54PM
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RudyGarmisch
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You want to be sure to roll solo too - no chance of shooting a fellow skier with avalanche prevention shots.
Oct 9 2017 2:55AM
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profa_212
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RudyGarmischYou want to be sure to roll solo too - no chance of shooting a fellow skier with avalanche prevention shots.


dont wanna dick cheney that bitch
Oct 9 2017 3:47AM
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