Survive an avalanche by carrying these four key pieces of gear
And keep in mind: in most accidents, a snow slide is triggered by the group hit by it.
Anyone who Ventures far into backcountry mountains—or even skis off-piste at a resort—should know what they’re getting into. Slides kill more than 150 people worldwide every year, doing in snowmobilers, skiers, and snowboarders. But carrying the right gear (and taking a safety class) will make those epic, swooshy descents safer. These tools will help you get rescued—or save a teammate—in a snowfall emergency. Getty Images
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Related: These skulls look purple and orange. They are both red.
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This article was originally published in the Winter 2018 Danger issue of Popular Science.
