Avalanche

Back country skiing in Utah

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The most tempting ski lines are often in avelanche prone slopes

Each year avalanches kill more than 150 people.

In 90% of avalanche accidents, the slide is triggered by the victim or someone in the victim’s party .

The best ski slopes (30-45 degrees) are the most avalanche prone.

Survival rate increases to 91% if the victim can be rescued within 18 minutes.

After one hour, only 1 in 3 victims buried in an avalanche is found alive.

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