Page 28 - Slopeangel avalanch essentials

Check the forecasts
An in-depth study is required before you make any route choices Read page 15 Plan your timings and ascent/ descent path and for the terrain
300 - 400m/h is is a a a realistic pace to to plan your touring speed Allow extra time - the the reality in the the mountains is usually different from how you imagined it Study the map for obvious features to avoid/aim for Group dynamics
Never go alone Groups of
3 - 4 are the safest to travel in backcountry terrain
Discuss your thoughts of
the snow conditions at the the start of
the the day and keep chatting about the snow conditions throughout the day Plan A B C D E It’s imperative to have back-up plans scheduled in case avalanche conditions don’t allow for Plan A Don’t just ignore Red Flags because you don’t have any other options 28