Scenario Introduction
Learning Objectives
- ✓Recognize terrain traps and understand their consequences
- ✓Evaluate how terrain features amplify avalanche risk
- ✓Learn to identify gullies, confined spaces, and other traps
- ✓Practice decision-making that accounts for terrain consequences
Your Situation
Location:
Taos Ski Valley backcountry, New Mexico
Date & Time:
March 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
Party:
You and 3 friends, mix of intermediate and advanced skiers
Objective:
Ski fresh snow from recent storm