Summary
Recently, a 27-year-old Utah woman died at an area hospital after an inbounds avalanche at Snowbird ski resort had buried her for nearly an hour. This was a highly unusual event because Utah ski resorts routinely perform avalanche control, with Alta's and Snowbird's efforts considered by experts to be among the best in the nation. Still, all who recreate outdoors in the winter need to be aware of the potential risks of snow slides.
First, one needs to understand the physics of avalanches. Being hit by one could be likened to being struck by a flow of wet concrete traveling 60 to 80 mph. Once it settles, the snow can weigh 10 to 15 pounds per square foot, depending on its moisture content. These factors make it unlikely that avalanche victims can dig themselves out of the snow.See the full content of this document
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