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Fatal Avalanches Rattle Ski Country in the West
Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press
JACKSON, Wyo. - Whistler Blackcomb resort in British Columbia has stationed guards at the top of some areas to prevent skiers and snowboarders from entering hazardous terrain. Grouse Mountain resort, in North Vancouver, has suggested that government action may be needed to deter skiers and snowboarders from using off-limit areas. And Jackson Hole in Wyoming has already burned through nearly half of this year's budget for avalanche hazard reduction work, one month into the season.
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Backcountry Protocol
 The headline articles at Avalanche News indicate that deaths by avalanche have dramatically increased this year. There are also numerous articles discussing how frustrated officials are with careless individuals heading into dangerous areas and avoiding backcountry protocol.
There are numerous accounts of individuals putting themselves and others at risk by not being aware of the dangers, not having proper avalanche gear, and not following backcountry protocol.
Read this article to learn more about Backcountry Protocol.
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