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Recent Avalanche Activity: remote triggering “à distance”
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 management....
Safety is Freedom Webinars
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 decision...
SNOW AVALANCHES Beliefs, Facts & Science. A new practical scientific book by Francois Louchet
SNOW AVALANCHES Beliefs, Facts & Science. A New Practical Scientific Book by Francois Louchet
Skier Triggered avalanche Courchevel 13th December 2020
https://youtu.be/muUiJHRbBXY 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...
Info from the Experts: Issues with Pieps DSP power switch
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 that we've seen and heard...
We trust our intuitions even when they are wrong
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 of...
Skier-triggered Avalanche in the Queyras
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 almost always a way...
Avalanche and Covid-19 Risk, It’s Up to Us
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...