Utah is famous for its avalanche mitigation methods, using large howitzers to limit the risk of avalanches along the Cottonwood Canyons. But the use of the large guns is being phased out, replaced by more modern remote-triggered devices. With these techniques, avalanche mitigation is more affective and safer.
Ski Utah, a non-profit that promotes the Utah ski/snowboard industry, took a look at how the new technology is changing the game.
“In the mid-1900s, Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon served as the birthplace of the science of snow study and avalanche mitigation in North America. Nowadays, Utah continues to push forward on the frontier of understanding and managing the threats posed by avalanches. Discover how cutting-edge technology is changing the face of avalanche mitigation and snow safety in Utah and beyond.“