This may be a vast over simplification of what it takes to safely travel in avalanche zones but you might be surprised how many people not acquainted with avalanche safety might guess incorrectly.

If you are interested in beginning or supplementing your avalanche education please go HERE to find a program near you. 

p.s. Does anyone know a run with a more grim name than “The Dead Swede”?

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....