From 6e61efa63950157b056267812c043f2818cf5ed5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jet Hughes Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2023 11:18:15 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2023-01-08 11:18:15 --- content/notes/avalanche.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/notes/avalanche.md b/content/notes/avalanche.md index 9ed507c2d..6489f28dc 100644 --- a/content/notes/avalanche.md +++ b/content/notes/avalanche.md @@ -28,6 +28,16 @@ minimize exposure to risks - know if you are in avalanche terrain - maps, guidbooks, photos - clinometers - - _quality_ level 1 course + - _quality_ level 1 course +Use the bulletin forecast +- low +- moderate : natural avalanches not likely, man made avalanches possible if you ski in the wrong spot +- considerable: if you ski in the wrong spot, human triggered avalances are likely + +no overhead hazard: not below a large face or something + +avalanche problem: +- persistent weak layer +- wind drifted snow