Related Links
2010 Avalanche Beacon Review
The British online outdoor store -- facewest.co.uk, just posted this avalanche rescue beacon review. They evaluated different units that are also available in the US.
American Avalanche Association (AAA)
The American Avalanche Association (AAA) is comprised of a collective group of dedicated professionals engaged in the study, forecasting, control and mitigation of snow avalanches. Association membership includes qualified researchers, professional avalanche forecasters, snow safety officers, snow rangers and qualified ski patrollers, technicians and specialists.
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
AIARE is a non-profit group promoting specific standards for avalanche education.
Avalanche.org
This website, run by the American Avalanche Association, lists all avalanche centers in the United States along with avalanche information and references.
Beacon Review
Review of avalanche transceivers currently on the market.
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
An independent website with worldwide avalanche information.
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
Website for the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center covering Southwest Montana.
Glacier Avalanche Center
Website for the Glacier Avalanche Center covering Northwest Montana.
Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Advisory
Website for Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Advisories.
Images and analysis of recent avalanche accidents.
This link has some images and brief analysis of recent (09 season)snowmobile accidents in Canada.
missoulaavalanche.org youtube Videos
youtube videos from missoulaavlanche.org
missoulaavalanche.org User Survey
missoulaavalanche.org is currently running a survey. Please take a few moments to fill it out. The information will help improve education and advisory efforts. After the survey is completed you have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a Tracker Avalanche Transceiver, a Voile Shovel or a missoulaavalanche t-shirt. Thanks!
Snow shovel tests
An interesting review of selected snow shovels.
Snow Stability Tests
A brief review of snow stability tests and how to execute them.
Snowpit Technologies
Snowpit equipment, references and articles related to avalanche forecasting and avlanche accidents.
Survival Strategies in Flowing Avalanches
A recent article about tactics to survive a moving avalanche.
US Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Glossary
US Avalanche Danger Descriptors with what they mean, why and suggested actions. Also an avalanche glossary with commonly used avalanche terms.
US Forest Service National Avlanche Center
The website for the Forest Service National Avalanche Center.
The West Central Montana Avalanche Center is hosted on the Lolo National Forest with support from the Bitterroot and Clearwater National Forests. The advisory content is the sole responsibility of the Forest Service and does not apply to operating ski areas. Avalanche specialists can be contacted by calling 406-329-3752 or by