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Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)Author: AWLS
This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information. Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Heavy, Wet, and Deadly: Understanding wet snow avalanches
Thursday, 19 June, 2025
In this podcast, we unpack the hidden danger of wet snow avalanches—slow-moving but incredibly powerful slides that occur as spring temperatures rise. Learn how melting snow and rain transform stable slopes into deadly terrain, what science tells us about snowpack saturation, and why these avalanches are often underestimated. Whether you’re a backcountry skier, hiker, or mountain safety enthusiast, this episode will help you understand the risks, recognize the warning signs, and stay safe when the snow starts to thaw.
