The commonly accepted survival phase for burial in an avalanche is about 18 minutes…This more recent study suggests 10 minutes would be a more appropriate guideline…
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Mar 04 2012
News: Avalanche takes out chairlift in France
A spontaneous, wet avalanche damaged a chairlift in France. People were on the chairlift when this occured. Miraculously no one was hurt. View of the avalanche hitting the chairlift base area: Perspective from viewers on the chairlift:
Feb 28 2012
Video: A Life Ascending released
A Life Ascending takes a closer look at this contrast, at the life Reudi has built, and how the consequences of that fateful day have affected him, his family, his business, and his outlook on life.
Feb 18 2012
NCAA Wrestling Champ and Adaptive Sports Hero to Try Skiing For the First Time
Truckee, CA – 18feb12, MakeAHero.org and Northstar California Resort in Truckee will introduce Arizona State University wrestling phenom Anthony Robles to snow. He will be taught at Northstar by adaptive sports instructor Bill Bowness. Born with just one leg, Robles, 23, went on to win the 2010-11 NCAA individual wrestling championship (against all able-bodied competitors) …
Feb 13 2012
PR: Ortovox to offer ABS packs in 2013
Ortovox has announced their plans to partner with ABS Gmbh, originators of the avalanche airbag pack system, to provide an Ortovox branded avalanche backpack. The new licensing agreement enables Munich-based Ortovox to integrate the ABS system into its own backpacks, further developing safety concepts with an eye on comfort and fit. The system will be built on the popular Vario system which places all the airbag components on a backpack frame that various packs can be attached to with a main zipper and reinforcing straps.
Feb 08 2012
Upcoming Events (Tahoe & Wasatch)
There’s a bunch of events coming up this week that you may want to attend to stay psyched while fresh snow remains elusive. Better to have virtual snow than no snow, eh? Nor do we have none so get on out there and enjoy it. There’s plenty of places worth a hike, you just …
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