Episode 3: Managing Low and Moderate Hazard with Billy Haas

In Episode 3, we have an update from last week’s conversation about parking before recapping the amazing storm last Friday that produced the best conditions so far this season. After that, Billy Haas joins me for a discussion about what low and moderate avalanche hazard really means when we are dealing with persistent slab avalanche problems. We’ll discuss strategies for entering terrain when conditions are trending in a positive direction. Billy is one of the most well spoken people I know in the snow and avalanche world and is exceptional at translating data and science to real world decision making. He is an IFMGA guide, professional avalanche educator, and a passionate ski mountaineer. I hope you enjoy our honesty in the interview and remember to have patience and humility this coming weekend.

If you are curious about where these danger ratings and avalanche problems come from, check out this article titled A Conceptual Model for Avalanche Hazard. 

I encourage any backcountry skier or rider in the Wasatch to be a member of the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance. These folks are doing great work to build community and provide solutions to transportation problems. 

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