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Backcountry Protocol

Backcountry ProtocolThe 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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The Age Aug 17 2008 11:14PM GMT

Avalanche death 'bad luck'
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Avalanche victim 'just unlucky'
Herald Sun Aug 17 2008 12:54PM GMT

Young skier's avalanche death 'just bad luck'
Brisbane Times Aug 17 2008 12:52PM GMT

Avalanche fatality 'just bad luck'
Brisbane Times Aug 17 2008 12:52PM GMT

Avalanche fatality 'just bad luck' (AAP)
Yahoo! News Australia Aug 17 2008 1:05PM GMT

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Climber trapped after avalanche
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Climber buried in avalanche
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