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Avalanche Education Resources On-lineThis resource page provides a wide selection of web-based educational information and avalanche training materials. Avalanche AwarenessA Q&A
from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Avalanche Danger RoseThe Danger Rose is
a quick, visual representation of the backcountry avalanche danger from the
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). Avalanche GlossaryExtensive avalanche glossary prepared
by the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC). AvaluatorThis is an Avalanche Accident Prevention
Card from the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC). Beacon ReviewsInformation from BeaconReviews.com about
avalanche transceivers and surviving avalanches; can learn the basics about
beacons or read reviews and test
conclusions. Beacon Searching 101Educational poster from Backcountry
Access (BCA). Companion Rescue CardPdf file can be downloaded and
printed for use as a field memory aid; from the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC). Education in SchoolsSeveral links to resources for
avalanche education in schools from the Cyber-Space Avalanche Center (C-SAC). Field BookFieldbook example and order form from the Southeast
Alaska Avalanche Center. Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs with
answers and information about avalanche myths from the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). General Resources LinksThe Educational
Resources Online section is a good starting point for numerous educational
websites; from the Cyber-Space Avalanche Center (C-SAC). Graphic of a Slab AvalancheShows
the 3 ingredients for a slab avalanche; from the Northwest Weather and Avalanche
Center (NWAC). Mountain Weather GlossaryExtensive weather glossary
prepared by the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC). Probing 101Educational poster from
Backcountry Access (BCA). Quick Avalanche FactsQuick facts about avalanche basics
and accidents from the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). Safe Riding is Great RidingSnowmobile safety
awareness brochure from IASA; avalanche awareness information can
be found in the Dangers to Avoid chapter, pages 74 – 82. Shoveling 101Educational poster from Backcountry Access
(BCA). SNOTEL DataAccess
real-time snow and weather data from the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) SNOTEL network. Snow PilotA free software program developed by the
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center’s staff; for collecting snow
pit and avalanche occurrence data onto your PC, Mac, or PDA. Data can be uploaded
to a database on the web where others can view it, plus researchers can use
the raw data. Snow, Weather, and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines for Avalanche Programs in the United StatesProfessional reference guidelines
produced by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). The Avalanche EncyclopediaThis
glossary of avalanche and snow terms is very complete and has good graphics;
from Avalanche.org. The U.S. Danger ScaleThe U.S. Avalanche Danger Descriptors
that are used with avalanche forecasts; from Avalanche.org. Tread Lightly! Guide to Responsible SnowmobilingAvalanche
awareness information can be found on pages 11 & 12. USFS Avalanche Brochure Title: Basic Principles
for Avoiding and Surviving Snow Avalanches. Downloadable Pdf file
from the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC).
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 guidelines The IASA has a number of guidelines and helpful resources for our members as well as non-members to use.  events Upcoming Meetings: June 10-13th, 2009 International Snowmobile Congress in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada at the Credit Union Place. |
