Item: Avalanche Hazard Evaluation in Public Education Programs
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Title: Avalanche Hazard Evaluation in Public Education Programs
Proceedings: Proceedings of the 1980 International Snow Science Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Authors:
- Tony Daffern [ Canadian Ski Patrol System, Calgary, Alberta ]
Date: 1980
Abstract: One of the most difficult aspects of avalanche safety education is teaching the back country traveler how to apply theoretical concepts in the field. Commonly used approaches to the problem range from teaching skiers to avoid all steep slopes to highly technical multi-day courses more suitable for professionals.
Object ID: issw-1980-139-144.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: hazard, backcountry skiing, snowcraft, gradient
Page Number(s): 139-144
Subjects: avalanche hazard avalanche education backcountry skiing
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