Item: Historical Analysis of Avalanche Fatalities in Denali National Park
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Title: Historical Analysis of Avalanche Fatalities in Denali National Park
Proceedings: Proceedings, 2012 International Snow Science Workshop, Anchorage, Alaska
Authors:
- Kevin Wright [ Denali National Park Mountaineering Program, Talkeetna, AK, USA ] [ Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center, Girdwood, AK, USA ]
- Tucker Chenoweth [ Denali National Park Mountaineering Program, Talkeetna, AK, USA ] [ Alaska Avalanche School, Anchorage, AK, USA ]
Date: 2012
Abstract: Since the first mountaineering avalanche fatality in Denali National Park (DNP) in 1976, at least 45 climbers have been killed by avalanches in the mountains surrounding Mt. McKinley. The avalanche problems are different in many cases than recreationists encounter in smaller and lower elevation mountains. Specific problems include crevasses, glacier icefall, and exposure to large cliffs in the runouts. We looked at the historical avalanche related fatalities in DNP to refine our education methods and drive future research. This paper includes a statistical look at fatal incidents as well as a case study of a recent fatal avalanche event.
Object ID: issw-2012-333-340.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): unknown
Keywords: fatalitites, runout zones ,public safety
Page Number(s): 333-340
Subjects: historical avalanche data avalanche hazard
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