What is ‘Dangerous’? What is (Acceptably) ‘Safe’?

What is ‘Dangerous’? What is (Acceptably) ‘Safe’?

Henry’s Upcoming Talks: Defining ‘Dangerous,’ ‘Safe,’ and ‘Acceptable Risk’ How would you define terms like ‘dangerous,’ ‘safe,’ or ‘risky’? When is taking a risk acceptable, and when does it become too much? Our goal with the HAT Framework Method is to guide you in...
Know the ‘no risk zone’ off-piste & ski touring

Know the ‘no risk zone’ off-piste & ski touring

You can choose. There’s almost always a choice of avoiding avalanche terrain, AND still having fun when off-piste and ski touring.   Avalanche terrain is defined as areas with steep slopes of 30° steepness above, around or below you. When you’re...
Off-Piste Risk Management Tour UK starts Monday 30 October

Off-Piste Risk Management Tour UK starts Monday 30 October

For all off-piste and ski touring enthusiasts, beginners to experts. This is a great series of events for you to enjoy your next off-piste adventures that much more….. This year’s Tour starts in London and moves to Glasgow, via Manchester and Kendal. It...
Henry’s Avalanche Talk launches new webinars and 2023 UK tour

Henry’s Avalanche Talk launches new webinars and 2023 UK tour

Henry’s Avalanche Talk launches new webinars and the 2023 UK tour. Supported by Ellis Brigham, ORTOVOX and the Ski Club of Great Britain NEW webinars launched, free of charge Live talks in 3 cities presented by Henry Schniewind Emphasis on the risk of skiing or...
Webinar – Education is not enough

Webinar – Education is not enough

New Webinars  Why do so many experts and snowsports professionals get killed in avalanches? How can ‘ordinary’ holiday skiers protect themselves from the danger posed by avalanches? Why by applying some basic rules, skiing off-piste doesn’t have to be any more...
Ortovox UK off piste awareness tour 2022

Ortovox UK off piste awareness tour 2022

A new series of Henry’s Avalanche Talk (HAT) events is coming on tour this Autumn. A particular focus for 2022 will be to show how off-piste skiing and ski touring can be surprisingly safe when ‘the essentials’ are applied. However, it can be surprisingly dangerous if...