Over the past few years I've noticed the influx of people coming into the backcountry. It's been good and bad at the same time. On days where avy danger is high I have seen people going out with no beacons, shovels, let alone a clue to what is going on in the snowpack.
On Facebook I have seen people post photos of them standing at the bottom of steep slopes prone to sliding.
During one of my design projects I took a survey of people who recreate in avalanche terrain and was surprised by the number of people who had gear but did not know how to use it.
I hate being the guy that says something but at the same time I don't want any of my friends to get hurt from someone else's mistake. At the end of the day we all have loved ones we want to go home to and that in itself should be plenty of motivation to take the time to learn the skills to stay safe and alive.
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