Safety
Learn how to stay safe during an Avalanche
Learn how to stay safe during an Avalanche
Why It's Important to Learn About Avalanches
Safety:
Understanding avalanches can help you make safer decisions when traveling in snowy, mountainous areas.
Preparedness:
Knowing what to do before, during, and after an avalanche can increase your chances of survival.
Prevention:
Learning about avalanche-prone areas and conditions can help you avoid triggering avalanches.
Rescue:
If you know how to respond, you can assist in rescuing others who may be caught in an avalanche.
Community Awareness:
Educating yourself and others helps build a safer community, reducing the overall risk and impact of avalanches. For example: Participants learn to identify avalanche terrain, including steep slopes and areas with heavy snow accumulation, which helps them assess the risk when traveling in mountainous regions.