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- Responsible for more than 150 deaths annually, worldwideNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- Average U.S. victim is male, age 31National Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- Primarily occur in the winter, from December through AprilNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- About 1/3 of all avalanche fatalities in the U.S. occur in ColoradoNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- Snowfall of more than a foot creates prime avalanche conditionsNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- Forests help reduce avalanche risksNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
- Large avalanches may release as much as 300,000 cubic yards of snowNational Snow and Ice Data Center: Avalanche Awareness
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Avalanche Precautions
When going into avalanche territory, it is advisable to check with the mountain or park service center to get the most updated avalanche warning status. Never go into the back country alone. Always take a buddy with you. Stay alert for snow cracks, shady areas and pay attention to the incline of the slope as well. Utilize United States Forest Service training to test the snow pack for stability.How Stuff Works: How Avalanches Work
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Avalanche Questions
What do you think about Patrick Roy possibly coaching the Colorado Avalanche? 1 AnswerWell i am not to sure how much he knows about coaching even though he is a great goaly. I say give him a shot he cant be worst than some of the other coaches th... read more
Is it the Avalanches goal to hire Patrick Roy as head coach? Would that be as disastrous as Wayne Gretzky coaching the Coyotes? 1 AnswerProbably not, Patrick Roy has had a successful Junior coaching career, where Wayne Gretzky had no coaching experience before being brought in by the Yotes. Reg... read more
What Car lines or Models will GM abandon? 1 AnswerPontiac is already planning to eliminate half their cars. Solstice is gone. This is a dead brand and they gave it their best shot but Lutz did nothing to brin... read more



