Other valuable avalanche-related links from around the web:
Regional Avalanche Organizations
- Flathead Avalanche Center
Website for the Flathead Avalanche Center covering Northwest Montana. - Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Website for the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center covering Southwest Montana. - Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
Website for Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Advisories. - Montana Snowbowl Ski Patrol
Website for the National Ski Patrol at Montana Snowbowl - US Forest Service National Avalanche Center
The website for the Forest Service National Avalanche Center.
- Flathead Avalanche Center
Related Links
- American Avalanche Association | A3
The American Avalanche Association (AAA) is comprised of a collective group of dedicated professionals engaged in the study, forecasting, control and mitigation of snow avalanches. - American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education | AIARE
AIARE is a non-profit group promoting specific standards for avalanche education. - Article discussing psychological impacts faced by those surviving an avalanche.
The psychological impact of surviving a snowslide can produce post-traumatic stress disorder and a loop of shame and guilt. - Avalanche Center Forecasting | North American Avalanche Danger Scale
The North American Avalanche Danger Scale is a tool used by avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause harm or injury to backcountry travelers. - Avalanche Center Information & Education Resources | A3
This website, run by the American Avalanche Association, lists all avalanche centers in the United States along with avalanche information and references. - Avalanche Encyclopedia | A3
Description of common avalanche terms - Avalanche Safety | Resource Guide
A travel resource from Tripbuzz.com - Avalanche Safety Equipment | Snow Shovel Tests (PDF)
An interesting review document (PDF) of selected snow shovels. - Avalanche Survival Strategies | Flowing Avalanches
A recent article (PDF) about tactics to survive a moving avalanche. - Avalanche Transceiver | Beacon Buyers Guide
Review of beacon functions, current technology, key features, and factors to consider when buying this crucial piece of backcountry safety equipment. - Backcountry Forecast Information | Problems Toolbox
Excellent tutorial on the 9 avalanche problems we see throughout the winter. - Mountain Skills | The Extended Column Test
Bill Anderson a Senior Exum Guide and Level 3 avalanche instructor discusses the finer details of the ECT or Extended Column Test - Mountain Skills | Understanding Alpha Angles
So how far is “far enough” from the suspect slope? The concept of “alpha angle” or “runout angle” can help you answer that question.
- American Avalanche Association | A3
