Friday, May 25, 2012

Winter Sport Risk Management

Helmets - Pros & Cons

Avalanche.org
Avalanche Fatalities & Close Calls in the US & Canada
Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
Avalanche First Response Online Training Program (Canadian Avalanche Association)
The science behind the slide: What causes the potentially deadly slides � and efforts to prevent them. (CBC TV; runs 6:12)
Heli Skiing: Seven expert skiers are dead, raising questions about the safety of flying to remote slopes. (CBC TV; runs 2:14)
A survivor's story: Three winter campers are buried in the snow when an avalanche strikes. (CBC Radio; runs 5:09)
How to survive an avalanche: It's all over in a few seconds but a few key moves could save your life. (CBC Radio; runs 8:31)
School trip tragedy: The accident that claimed the lives of seven Calgary-area students. (CBC TV; runs 22:12)
The debate over backcountry skiing: How far should we go to ensure public safety? (CBC Radio; runs 16:24)