Daniel Bonzi: Recognizing avalanche terrain

Even if the snowpack instability is high and triggers are available, avalanches will only occur on terrain with certain features and characteristics. For backcountry recreationists, recognizing avalanche terrain is a crucial component of avalanche risk management;...

Daniel Bonzi: Powder snow and avalanche awareness

Every winter, more and more skiers / snowboarders head out of the ski areas and into the backcountry in search of a powder adventure. However, this beautiful natural environment of pristine snow slopes is not without danger; it presents potential hazards such...