Avalaunche Safety
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Avalanche risk is always present when the steepness of the slope is at least 25 degrees or more. It’s worth mentioning that even if a wall or mountain in front of you looks small, the horizontal length of the avalanche can be as long as 3 times the height of the wall/mountain!
Avalanches and avalanche safety should not be taken lightly. On average 100 people are killed in avalanches in Europe every year and studies show that suffocation or asphyxia is the main cause of death. On the other hand, burial victims have a high chance of surviving if they are dug out within the first 15 minutes after the burial. And that’s why owning avalanche safety gear, knowing how to use them and how to act quickly is crucial. Every second counts!
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