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Heading out for a day in the hills is easy and rewarding unless we overlook a few simple preparations that if not practiced routinely can result in drastic consequences.

Snowfall in the first days of October brought out famished skiers drooling with hunger for powder.  They skied, hit rocks and even triggered a few avalanches.      

By Doug Chabot.  Poster presented at the 2004 ISSW, and published in the Proceedings of the 2004 ISSW, Jackson, Wyoming.

By Karl Birkeland and Doug Chabot. Paper presented at the 2006 ISSW, and published in the Proceedings of the 2006 ISSW, Telluride, CO. You can also view an online video of this presentation.

Some concern joins the excitement over the new lift at Schusman's Bowl at Bridger.

Shop for avalanche safety gear this year! Merry Christmas to the skier on your list!

Forecasters for Consumerism!

See attached pdf for full article.

All skiers will be happy about two new developments in the Bridger Range.  First, Bridger Bowl added 311 acres of expert terrain, the first expansion in 30 years.  Second, backcountry access from the ski area will be a lot easier starting in December.

Dear Fellow Aficionados of the backcountry:

My career as an avalanche forecaster at the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is coming to a close. After a 29-year run (24 as the director) it’s time to say good-bye. Avalanche forecasting allowed me to mesh two things I value: working in the outdoors and public service.