dumbing down the backcountry...

parts · 12-03-2004, 04:58 PM

...is a good thing if it keeps peeps from getting buried:

http://vancouver.cbc.ca/regionalnews...alanches.html#

Sharon · 12-03-2004, 05:24 PM

So how was the area this kids died in defined? Would it have helped?

Seems like a good way for them to cover their asses.

Leifless · 12-03-2004, 11:37 PM

considering the nature of avalanches, it is impossible to zone safe areas unless theyre controlled.
all this will do is convince people that they are safe on a certain slope, because it is rated "1"...then a snowfall later with some warm temps and a crust from weeks ago and that "safe" slope isnt so save after all.

12-03-2004, 04:58 PM	#1
parts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lynn valley Posts: 974 Rep Power: 44736	dumbing down the backcountry... ...is a good thing if it keeps peeps from getting buried: http://vancouver.cbc.ca/regionalnews...alanches.html#

12-03-2004, 05:24 PM	#2
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12-03-2004, 11:37 PM	#3
Leifless cl_maxpackets=38 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: S.P. LOC Posts: 2,486 Rep Power: 1438	considering the nature of avalanches, it is impossible to zone safe areas unless theyre controlled. all this will do is convince people that they are safe on a certain slope, because it is rated "1"...then a snowfall later with some warm temps and a crust from weeks ago and that "safe" slope isnt so save after all.