from SAIS Southern Cairngorms
Shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver are three pieces of avalanche safety equipment for travel in avalanche terrain. The shovel and probe have multiple uses. The probe is good for getting a sense of layers in the snowpack and depth of snow cover. The transceiver is worn (not as in the photo) under the outer layer of clothing, quickly accessible for immediate use if required. We showed briefly the knowledge and kit in Part 1 2, watch this space for Part 3.
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from SAIS Southern Cairngorms
At today's profile site the air temperature was 6 degrees. In these conditions it is important after having dug the pit to run the shovel down the side wall exposing a new surface immediately prior to the observations being taken. In these warm temperatures the exposed face changes very quickly. Here the gloved hand tests for resistance. In this case "four finger" of "4F". Note the large melt freeze grains on the surface. These are typical of a spring snow pack. Far down in the snow profile today we found
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from Climb with kids
Ryan trying a climb while C R make mud soup in the background. As I sit here at my desk on Monday morning, I look out the window at the dreary weather and can't believe that yesterday was such a perfect spring climbing day. The temperature was great (in the 50's - slightly chilly, perfect temps for climbing), and sunny. We packed up the truck and took the kids to Governor Stable , a 40 minute drive from our home. Packing is the most important thing we do all day. . . if we don't pack the right combination
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from SAIS Southern Cairngorms
Gullies in good form, some steep ice remains and quality curling available on the loch. Note sun on north facing cornices. Snow profile shows clearly some of the layers; soft four finger resistance near surface, melt freeze crust indicated by red arrow and firmer, still dry (when first exposed) snow below (pencil resistant). Thermometers in the shade of shovel to get air temperature.
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from Stevie Haston
Hi Guys, I got some nasty mail and had a few angry conversations with a few guides and people who work in the snow industry about my Avalanche blog. So to spread a bit more light, and give those guys a few more spitting fits here’s some more. Avalanche Bleeper’s don’t stop you being in an avalanche, it’s simple. Not entering avalanche areas will stop you being in avalanches, duh! You can either choose to be extremely conservative about your acceptance of risk, or be at risk to a greater or lesser
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from Jon Glassberg
I have been busy bouldering at Mt. Evans and Rocky Mountain the past few days and it has been very rewarding. Projects are falling quickly this year that shut me down last year. I have also been making progress on boulders I had previously been getting my ass kicked on. I love full household updates on the front page of 8a... J McNasty? The alpine boudering season demands a lot of time and commitment to get the most out of each session. The daily routine, when I'm not living the dream , has become: Wake up
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from ADVENTURE SUMMIT
Working out in Kotzebue has been more of a challenge than anticipated. With the lack of adequate facilities and temperatures failing to rise above the elusive "0 degrees" mark, my work outs have been lacking. Here are a few altrernate workouts I have come up with. Dig a hole! That's right, get out and dig a hole in the snow. It's a good work out, and if done during storm conditions you will be more proficient at digging a cave in survival situations. Throw your shovel across the hole and do a few pull ups!
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from ADVENTURE SUMMIT
Today was a pretty nice day outside, -5 degrees or so and sunny. Hank manned his shovel and went out to build a snow cave. Molly thought it looked like so much fun she went out to help her big brother with her first snow cave!
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