Avalanche Tutorials

Toprope Belaying: A Crucial Skill

When venturing into the thrilling world of rock climbing, many beginners start with toproping—a style that allows them to focus on movement, technique, and strength-building without the complexities of clipping...

Toprope Belaying: A Crucial Skill

When venturing into the thrilling world of rock climbing, many beginners start with toproping—a style that allows them to focus on movement, technique, and strength-building without the complexities of clipping...

Avalanche Danger Levels and Travel Guidelines

Explore the five avalanche danger levels and essential travel guidelines to stay safe in avalanche-prone areas. Learn about the risks and precautions for each level.

Avalanche Danger Levels and Travel Guidelines

Explore the five avalanche danger levels and essential travel guidelines to stay safe in avalanche-prone areas. Learn about the risks and precautions for each level.

Depth Hoar

Depth Hoar

Within the intricate world of snow science, basal facets emerge as a prominent type of persistent weak layer that typically takes root at the very base of the snowpack. As...

Depth Hoar

Within the intricate world of snow science, basal facets emerge as a prominent type of persistent weak layer that typically takes root at the very base of the snowpack. As...

Continental Snow Climates

Continental Snow Climates

Continental Snow Climates Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Himalayan Challenge Imagine a realm where the climate is characterized by frigid temperatures, cloudless skies, and occasional, light snowfall with low-density flakes....

Continental Snow Climates

Continental Snow Climates Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Himalayan Challenge Imagine a realm where the climate is characterized by frigid temperatures, cloudless skies, and occasional, light snowfall with low-density flakes....

How to read Avalanche Bulletin

The avalanche forecast is designed for people who have taken an avalanche awareness class or preferably an Avalanche Level 1 course. This page explains the basic concepts of the forecast...

How to read Avalanche Bulletin

The avalanche forecast is designed for people who have taken an avalanche awareness class or preferably an Avalanche Level 1 course. This page explains the basic concepts of the forecast...

Essential Backcountry Gear

In avalanche terrain, essential gear includes transceivers, shovels, and probes for effective rescues. Adequate training and practice are vital. Airbags and emergency communication devices enhance safety. Avoid transceiver interference. Proper...

Essential Backcountry Gear

In avalanche terrain, essential gear includes transceivers, shovels, and probes for effective rescues. Adequate training and practice are vital. Airbags and emergency communication devices enhance safety. Avoid transceiver interference. Proper...