Dec 30, 2020
There are some instructional and practical ‘recent avalanche activity’ images and comments on data-avalanche.org Instructional not only for current conditions, but on the practical importance of ‘recent avalanche activity’ for decision making and risk...
Dec 18, 2020
More snow on the way for the “opening” of the ski areas, but not the ski-lifts. The avalanche danger rating has decreased from a 4 last Sunday to a 2 below 2300 m and a 3 at altitudes higher than this. The lower rating of 2 below 2300 m is due to warming...
Dec 15, 2020
Next Event 21st December 2020 @ 1700 GMT Safety is Freedom defines an attitude and an approach to risk management. We have talked about this at Henry’s Avalanche Talk ever since we started. Now we produce webinars to explore the subject of risk management and...
Dec 15, 2020
Written by French professor of physics, François Louchet, and published by Oxford University Press, SNOW AVALANCHES Beliefs, Facts & Science provides an interesting, demystifying, updated and practical scientific basis on the subject of snow and avalanches....
Dec 13, 2020
Here we see some skiers entering an area that is normally pisted and patrolled, but is not now due to COVID closures. Why does it release? It is a potent combination that makes it so unstable. A weak layer due to a long period of November dry cold weather and clear...
Dec 13, 2020
Regarding reports of a problem with Pieps DSP (‘Pro’ and ‘Sport’) avalanche transceivers accidentally turning off. We’ve always said that the best avalanche transceiver is the one you know well and have practised with. The expert advice...
Dec 11, 2020
It’s snowing in the Northern French Alps. A familiar early season scenario…, but things are different. Ski lifts will not be operating, but resorts will be open and ski touring is allowed. It looks like many ski resorts will be accommodating by doing a bit...
Dec 8, 2020
This is a sign of things to come throughout the French Alps and surrounding areas…. On the subject of off-piste and ski touring, here at Henry’s Avalanche Talk we never want to frighten people from going out into the backcountry because there’s...
Nov 21, 2020
Hans Kluge, WHO Europe director, says that new Covid-19 cases are finally starting to decline as lockdowns curb infections. The statement came from a recent BBC article and is great news. But he also added “However, if mask use reached 95%, lockdowns would not be...
Nov 9, 2020
Freedom, fresh air and adventure in the mountains. We will get to experience this again! In the meantime, whilst we are locked down, we can prepare and be ready to make the most of it. HAT will keep producing advice and guidance to help us all. Knowing what...
