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For me, the telltale word in this statement is "rationality." When dealing with avalanches, there is an assumption that people come from a place of rationality until proven otherwise. We assume the line seduced them to ride it because it was enticing. I think it is more complicated.
He was watching me as he heard the snow settle; it is an eerie, hollow bass note associated with the movement of vast amounts of air. I know how disturbing that sound is; it was my cue to frantically assess the situation and try to figure out what to do next.
Part 1 - COLORADO, SNOW, AND COVID-19.
First of all, WELCOME. I know starting new activities in the outdoors can seem intimidating and sometimes feels like those who have already made it have closed the door behind them. Thankfully, there is enough room for us all when we are thoughtful and act in a way that benefits each other and our environment. And let's be real here, this is one of the greatest games of all time, what's not to love?
Part 1 - EIGHT THINGS TO UNDERSTAND AS YOU BEGIN THE JOURNEY
First of all, WELCOME. I know starting new activities in the outdoors can seem intimidating and sometimes feels like those who have already made it have closed the door behind them. Thankfully, there is enough room for us all when we are thoughtful and act in a way that benefits each other and our environment. And let's be real here, this is one of the greatest games of all time, what's not to love?
Relevant Posts from the Blog:
Lessons from an avalanche Feb 29, 2020
Quandary: How real do we need to make teenage adventures?
Riding with Ghosts: A Day on Mt. Sniktau
Mitigating Backcountry Risks Riding Snow With Children?
Why I love to be beat up by the weather
Fighting Assumptions and Dogmas
Some Thoughts on Backcountry Skiing, Risk, Learning and Life