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CONTENTS
Mechanics of an an an Avalanche 4 Weather Influence 8 Terrain Influence 12 Snow Stability 14 Testing Snow Stability 19 Snow Crystal Observation 20 Plan Your Day 25 The Human Factor 26 Forecasts 28 Forecasted Avalanche Conditions 30 Safe Travel Practices 36
Equipment 40 Avalanche Safety Equipment 41 Slope Angel Halo 44
Rescue 46 Rescue Scenario 47 Companion Rescue 48 Signal Search 49 Coarse Search 50 Fine Search 51 Probing Techniques 52 Extraction Techniques 53 Recommended Reading and Courses 54
