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Popular Mechanics
March 2008
Jeff Wise |
As Killer Avalanches Strike, Tech to the Rescue in Backcountry With at least five Americans succumbing to the snow in one January weekend, science continues to battle winter's white killer, but can technology trump recklessness in the backcountry?   |
Outside
April 2005
Grayson Schaffer |
Powder Keg When an avalanche killed an out-of-bounds snowboarder in Utah, many assumed he was a reckless novice. The scary truth? Experts make most of the lethal mistakes. |
Wired
March 2003
Marc Spiegler |
Avalanche! The sun is out. The powder is fresh. The slope is clear. Meet the ice men trying to keep you alive on your next killer run. |
Fast Company
March 2001
Todd Shapera |
Cold Warrior Jerry Balint is one of about four dozen patrollers whose mission it is to tame the snowpack on Jackson Hole's notoriously extreme terrain. The patrol stabilizes the mountain by blowing it up -- blasting out windblown drifts and slabs that load up overnight... |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Christian DeBenedetti |
Avalanche Forecaster: This Is My Job There's no such thing as total avalanche safety in Bridger-Teton National Forest, but Chris McCollister does what he can to improve the odds for the area's skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers. |
Fast Company
February 2004
Fiona Haley |
A Day In The Life of Work Winter Trail Grooming Manager Earl Ward ensures the Jackson Hole retains its reputation for stellar snow. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010 |
On the Ski Slopes With Avalanche Patrollers No matter how experienced a ski patroller is, the danger of a particular slope can never be evaluated perfectly. |
Outside
November 2006
Schaffer et al. |
Lifesavers & Rides Backcountry gear gets lighter, faster, and easier to use... Toyota's new FJ Cruiser a favorite of mountain rescue workers and outfitters... Guidelines to make the most of winter... Every hill is a ski hill... |
Outside
February 2004
Eric Hansen |
Winter's Wonderland Workout Keeping super-fit from November to April outside of the gym is easy. |
Popular Mechanics
January 30, 2009
Paul Tolme |
5 Trends from the Ski and Snowboard Industry Trade Show Reverse camber skis, avalanche safety equipment, split snowboards, and body armor are described. |
Outside
March 2010
Justin Nyberg |
The New Avalanche Airbag Backcountry Access's new Float 3 avalanche bag is affordable and may just save your life. |
Nursing
November 2009
Laskowski-Jones & Jones |
Winter emergencies: Managing ski and snowboard injuries This article provides an overview of ski- and snowboard-related trauma, describes injury management considerations in the field, and offers advice for snow sport injury prevention and safety. |
Outside
April 2003
Ted Kerasote |
A Thin White Line During two deadly weeks this winter, avalanches swept away 14 lives in the heart of British Columbia's remote backcountry. An exclusive report details what really happened -- and unfolds the agony of a grieving guide who led his clients to their deaths. |
Popular Mechanics
January 29, 2010
Jerry Beilinson |
Top 5 Picks from the 2010 Ski and Snowboard Industry Trade Show Avalanche airbags and rockered skis are tops at the trade show and so are new fabrics and fashions. |
U.S. CPSC
January 5, 2011 |
Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard. |
