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Avalanche Safety Basics
Publish date: Jan 31, 2001
By:  Sandy K
Source: Snowmobile at Off-Road.com
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Avalanche Safety Basics
For Mountain Riders, or Those Going Into The Mountains To Ride
Many of us never give a second thought to avalanche safety. We just assume that our lives will never be touched by an avalanche incident. This is just a delusion we create for ourselves so that we don't have to face the reality that this could happen to us, one of our friends, or a loved one. I learned this personally this winter, in two separate incidents in two months time. One had a happy outcome; the other was a senseless tragedy. An avalanche can happen to anyone at any time. There are many ways in which we can raise our avalanche awareness and encourage our families and friends to do the same.Avalanche Organization. Take the time to educate yourself and to practice what you learn. Encourage those with whom you ride, to become knowledgeable as well (you may have to rely on them to save your life). For all of the time and money we spend on our sleds, our lives are still the most valuable of all!!
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Skiing the Backcountry Magazine / Jackson, WY, UNITED STATES
 Posted Jan 07 2009 02:12PM
As backcountry skiers who have just recently purchased a snowmobile, we are learning all we can about riding a sled, modifications, safety, etc. We might be able to contribute to the snowmobiling community with avalanche safety resources! Check out this link for help with choosing Avy gear: http://www.skiingthebackcountry.com/Avalanche_Safety_Gear_Guide.php. Check out this link for more info about beacons in particular: http://www.skiingthebackcountry.com/Avalanche_Beacon_Technology.php
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