American Avalanche Association

Keeping people safe in avalanche country through Education and Professional Excellence, Publication, and Outreach.

[Backcountry Access @AvalancheSafety]

Doug Chabot and the #GNFAC crew took a ride to Lionhead to see the avalanches during Sunday's avalanche warning. Many debris piles were covered from strong winds, but this slide was fresh. https://t.co/bMWlnpPKkV #avalanchesafety #sendandreturn

[avalanche school @avyschool]

Join us for the Silverton Snow and Avalanche Workshop. Hosted by @AvonSilverton

Topics include avalanche awareness, near miss, mountain rescue, risk and reward. Contact us if you are interested in presenting a topic!

Proceeds benefit #livelikelivia @A3Avy and @skabrewing

[Backcountry Access @AvalancheSafety]

Day 1 at #SilvertonAvalancheSchool Pro 1 course in Rocky Mountain National Park. Doug Krause demos a compression test, beacon search exam at sunset, with #ColoradoMountainSchool guides at the helm. BCA execs are brushing up their skills this week!

[American Avalanche Association @A3Avy]

How Close Calls with Avalanches Can Make Us Safer Skiers https://t.co/lLknB3Iaxb via @po_st

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One Year In https://t.co/oMWtzu6xjV Check out this article by our own Sean Zimmerman-Wall discussing the Pro/Rec avalanche education split.

[American Avalanche Association @A3Avy]

Here’s Doug Richmond, director of Bridger Bowl Ski Patrol, talking at the Montana State SAW about the challenges associated with avalanche mitigation.

[MWAC @Avalanchecenter]

Meet your #esaw2018 presenters: Brian Lazar of the CAIC @COAvalancheInfo. He brings a wealth of knowledge from decades as an avalanche forecaster, educator, researcher, and guide. https://t.co/R9kMF2mAxx
@ORGEAR @A3Avy @dpsskis @Avalanchecenter

[American Avalanche Association @A3Avy]

Day 4 of ISSW begins with a session about snowpack stability and variability and avalanche forecasting.

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A3 governance chair Erich Peitzsch delivers his ISSW talk. #A3ISSW2018.

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Some A3 board and staff enjoying themselves after a great day of snow science! #A3ISSW2018.

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ISSW 2018 in Innsbruck begins!

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Snow in Montana’s Madison Range and The Avalanche Review at the printer. Join A3 as part of your preparation for winter! https://t.co/uB9Js3SEI7