Murder Kills | hey :) | $wag | Avalanches | Gear |
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Slab, Wet, And, Dry
What are the three types of avalanches?
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30-45 degrees
What is the ideal slope for an avalanche?
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Find an island of safety
How do you stay safe from an avalanche
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So you don't start an avalanche.
Why is it so important to pick the correct route?
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A plastic one.
What kind of shovel shouldn't you have?
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Snow loading, wind, and temperature changes
What kinds of natural things trigger avalanches?
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The shady side
What side of a mountain is more likely to have an avalanche in the winter?
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A group of trees or a large rock
What is an island of safety?
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15 minutes
How long does one have to save themselves in an avalanche?
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Transceiver
Shovel Probe Skis
What should you bring with you onto the slope?
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What is 300 km/h
The maximum speed of a powder snow avalanche
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The sunny side
What side of a mountain is more likely to have an avalanche in the spring?
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Timber
What terrain is it safest to ski in?
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Signs and fences
What items mark avalanche danger?
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Before you drop in, make sure they are working.
When is the best time to use your beacon?
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What is the angle of repose?
The angle of a slope of an avalanche
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A large ditch or small valley
What are gullies?
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Look at the avalanche reports beforehand
How do you prevent getting trapped in an avalanche?
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to pinpoint the location of someone under an avalanche
What is a probe/beacon for?
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Avaluator
What is a good tool to use to find avalanche conditions?
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start zone, track, run out
What are the different parts of avalanches?
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There is no escape route
Why is it dangerous to ski in a bowl
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Gullies, cliffs, and crevasses
What are some examples of terrain traps?
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Slab avalanche
What is the most dangerous kind of avalanche?
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Avalanche Airbag
What is another really good piece of gear to have?
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