Risky behaviour among backcountry riders is, in part, a function of their self-conception as consumers of risk and the degree of social acceptance it confers on them in their social group.
Read more Risky positioning – social aspirations and risk-taking behaviour in avalanche terrain
Remember what I said about assessing avalanche danger? It’s an imprecise science, and there’s always a chance you’ll get it wrong.
Read more Overconfident in the backcountry?
Early snow brings avalanche risk to the BC backcountry ahead of the Avalanche Canada forecast season.
Read more Early Avalanche Risk
These numbers come from Bruce Jamieson’s 2009 ISSW publication where he estimates the risk and compares it with similar estimates from Werner Munter from Switzerland.
Read more What is the Risk of Riding in Avalanche Terrain?
