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U.S. snowmobile avalanche fatalities were down 54% (all users) in the 21-22 season compared to the 20-21 season. But common accident problems and patterns contributed to the 6 motorized avalanche deaths - all triggered on persistent weak layers by uneducated and ill-prepared riders. Mike Duffy reports on the impacting factors.
Strategic shovelling is critical as it consumes most of the time during an avalanche rescue. Learn the new Strike Team Shovelling Method that takes the best of the strategic shovelling and V-shaped conveyor methods commonly taught in avalanche rescue courses. BCA ambassador Jordy Shepherd reports.
Burials deeper than your avalanche probe are not common, but if one occurs, you should be practiced in this Strike Team Shovelling technique for the greatest chance of survival.
BCA presents its new educational video “Avalanche Group Search Techniques - Searching in Parallel” as part of the 2021 Freeskier Safety Week.
When is it appropriate to use the shovel in hoe mode, and when is it best to use the shovel in its traditional mode? Learn best practices here.