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Title: Terrain Classification of Norwegian Slab Avalanche Accidents: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Linda Hallandvik, Eivind Aadland, Odd L. Vikene; Description: It is difficult to rely on snow conditions, weather and human factors when making judgements about avalanche risk because these variables are dynamic ...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.03.pdf; Keywords: avalanche terrain exposure scale (ates), fatal avalanche accidents, outdoor recreation, practical implications, from novice to expert; View additional details about Terrain Classification of Norwegian Slab Avalanche Accidents

Title: Method for an Automatized Avalanche Terrain Classification: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: GÃ¼nter Schmudlach, Jochen KÃ¶hler; Description: Avalanche terrain classification according to ATES (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale) has become a popular method to represent and disseminate avalanc...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.04.pdf; Keywords: ates, avalanche terrain exposure scale, avaluator; View additional details about Method for an Automatized Avalanche Terrain Classification

Title: Semiautomatic Adjustments of the Avaluator for Sidecountry Trips in the Pyrenees: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Sara OrguÃ©, Ivan Moner; Description: We present an adaptation of the Avaluator to obtain safety recommendations for sidecountry trips. We zoned with ATES and set a list of trips in two Ca...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.40.pdf; Keywords: ates, avaluator, semiautomatic recommendations, pyrenees; View additional details about Semiautomatic Adjustments of the Avaluator for Sidecountry Trips in the Pyrenees

Title: A Proposed Practical Model for Zoning with the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Cam Campbell, Brian Gould; Description: Since 2009, the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) has been used to zone avalanche terrain in western Canada and many other alpine nations. Despi...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-02.pdf; Keywords: ates, avalanche, terrain, zoning, model; View additional details about A Proposed Practical Model for Zoning with the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale

Title: The Urban Avalanche Interface and Community Impacts a Case Study: Ketchum, Sun Valley & the Wood River Valley, Idaho: Date: 2012; Authors: Janet K. Kellam; Description: The reality of dealing with urban development in avalanche terrain can look simple on paper but is challenging and complex in real life. Other factors...; Object ID: issw-2012-009-015.pdf; Keywords: hazard, zoning & planning, urban interface, risk management; View additional details about The Urban Avalanche Interface and Community Impacts a Case Study: Ketchum, Sun Valley & the Wood River Valley, Idaho

Title: Avalanche Terrain Analysis of Hatch Peak at Hatcher Pass, Alaska Using ATES and GIS: Date: 2012; Authors: Rebekah King; Description: Parks Canada created the popular Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES), identifying eleven factors that can increase the probability of an avalanche...; Object ID: issw-2012-689-692.pdf; Keywords: geographic information systems (gis), ates, terrain analysis hazard mitigation; View additional details about Avalanche Terrain Analysis of Hatch Peak at Hatcher Pass, Alaska Using ATES and GIS

Title: Zoning With the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale: Date: 2012; Authors: Cam Campbell, Brian Gould, James Newby; Description: During the past three winters over 4000 km2 of avalanche terrain in five mountain ranges in western Canada was zoned with the Avalanche Terrain Exposu...; Object ID: issw-2012-450-457.pdf; Keywords: zoning, terrain, geographic information systems (gis); View additional details about Zoning With the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale

Title: Mapping Exposure to Avalanche Terrain: Date: 2010; Authors: Cam Campbell, Peter Marshall; Description: During the winter of 2009-10, several signs were created in collaboration with British Columbia government agencies for winter trailheads. The center...; Object ID: ISSW_P-046.pdf; Keywords: winter trailheads, avalanche terrain exposure scale (ates), slope- to basin-scale terrain; View additional details about Mapping Exposure to Avalanche Terrain

Title: The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale: Date: 2006; Authors: Grant Statham, Bruce McMahon, Ian Tomm; Description: Exposure to avalanche terrain is a fundamental concept and an important parameter for winter routefinding decisions in the backcountry. However, educa...; Object ID: issw-2006-491-497.pdf; Keywords: avalanche terrain, terrain classification, exposure scale, education; View additional details about The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale