Tag: risk

Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us?

According to Psychology Today, some researchers define risk-taking asย engaging in any activity…

Greg Obernesser

Snow Water Equivalent: What Is It and Why Is It So Important?

Skiing is a wonderful activity that wouldn't be possible without snow. To…

Clay Malott

Understanding and Managing HAPE

  For the avid mountain enthusiast, honing the management of risk and…

Martin Elliott

How to Make a Basic Ski Tour Plan Using CalTopo

Making a tour plan is one of the best ways to mitigate…

Dominic Gawel

Utah Avalanche Center: Uncertainty, Risk, & Decision Making: Before, During, and After COVID-19

The following blog post is by guest author, UAC observer, and Wasatch…

Guest Author

HAPE: Mother Nature’s Silent Weapon

Why do they do it? Why do so many people risk their…

Emily Crofton

What’s Your Risk of Fire? California Wildfire Hazard and Risk Map About to Get a Huge Upgrade

Unfortunately, wherever you live in California, you probably face the threat of…

Firebrains

STUDY: 30% of All Avalanche Fatalities in Western USA Occurred During an Atmospheric River

  Research published by Benjamin Hatchet, Susan Burak, Jon Rutz, Nina Oakley,…

Roger Romani