Avalanche risk management in backcountry skiing operations

Over the last 34 years Canada has had an average of 11 avalanche fatalities per year and during the past five years this average has increased to 16 fatalities per year. Today, avalanche accidents happen primarily to people during recreational pursuits, and about half of the victims over the last 20...

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Main Author: Grímsdóttir, Harpa
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15692