Six snowboarders and skiers were buried, and five of them killed, in a massive avalanche near Colorado's famed Loveland Pass on Saturday, April 20. It was the deadliest single Colorado avalanche in 50 years, but unfortunately avalanche fatalities themselves are not rare—Colorado alone has suffered 11 this year—and they have been increasing along with a growth in backcountry travel.
1. Get Smart
2. Know It Can Happen to You
3. Know Before You Go
4. Gear Up
5. Swim, Reach, Hope for Help
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/13/130422-avalanche-safety-tips/
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