You will often see this scale on the website with a corresponding map showing different areas with different levels of danger. This video illustrates the ins-and-outs of the North American Avalanche Danger Scale. Please share this around with your friends, either as an introduction or friendly refresher.

Shout out to Nomadic Creative, Grant Gunderson Photography, and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for their work on this video.

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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....