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Avalanche Safety Myths Debunked

Posted on December 1, 2018August 22, 2024 by Backcountry Fever

Nice reminder from Miss Adventure Pants of things we need to pay attention to as we begin this winter backcountry hiking season! MYTH #1: Avalanches aren’t a big problem in the Lower 48 MYTH #2: Avalanches aren’t a problem for hikers MYTH #3: Avalanche slopes are obvious MYTH #4: Staying off steep slopes will keep…

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