January 25, 2012

SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Morning photo: Avalanche control at Breckenridge"

*For more info on avalanches, snow science and avalanche safety, attend one of the upcoming public Breckenridge Ski Patrol info sessions, the third Thursday of each month (Feb. 16, March 15, and April 19) at the Ten Mile Room in The Village at Breckenridge.

Matt Krane:

"SUMMIT COUNTY — One of the most superb skiing experiences at Breckenridge has always been the velvety flat, steep ‘windblown’ surface that often develops during post-storm wind cycles. It’s developing right now in Horseshoe Bowl, but to put things in perspective, less than a week ago the T-bar was not yet open to the public...."  (Read more and see more photos?  Click title.)


1 comment:

glenwoodsprings22 said...

We've had more deaths so far this year than we've ever had. Accidents and avalanches. The best gift I think I ever game my family especially my kids is avalanche awareness and safety training. If you're going out there then know what you're doing and don't take chances. Never go alone and make sure you're geared. Know what you're doing. Realize how much it costs in dollar figures to go get you when you have a problem. Buy a CORSAR. Donate extra money to the cause when you do. That couple bucks doesn't go far enough. You see that fracture in this photo? All that snow could be on top of you. Be careful out there.