Archive for December, 2008

Avoiding a Deadly Avalanche

By admin | December 17th, 2008

Ascend some of the tallest peaks in the world and you could always encounter an avalanche. Unfortunately, avalanches are difficult to predict but there are some signs that an area might have had a recent avalanche or that an avalanche is imminent.
1. First, avalanches are most common on slopes in a range of 30-45 degrees.
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Planning and precaution are critical

By admin | December 4th, 2008

Written by Michael Vass
Mountain climbing is a sport that is aptly called extreme. Far too often we hear of the tragedies that can occur on the mountains, whether in Africa or as close to home as California. Today is another day of caution and remembering that even the most experienced climbers can fall prey to [...]

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