Natural avalanche events in the Bridger-Teton National Forest backcountry
Avalanche Awareness
Some days the steep slopes are safe, some days they are unstable. 90% of avalanche victims die in slides triggered by themselves or a member of their group. More people are killed during Considerable Avalanche Danger than any other Danger Rating. After 35 minutes, a buried victim has only a 27% chance of survival. The American Avalanche Association recommends all backcountry users take an avalanche safety course taught by a Certified Instructor.
Recognize the Red Flags
- Recent Avalanches
- Wind blown snow
- Signs of unstable snow
- Heavy snowfall in the past 24hr
- Persistent weak layers
- Significant warming or rapidly increasing temperatures
Travel Safe and Be Prepared
- Stay alert to changing snow stability due to changes in aspect, elevations or weather factors
- Be prepared to do a rescue
- Learn more online through the American Avalanche Association
Useful Links to Information Provided by Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
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