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Business of the Backcountry

In this series finale, we look at the business of the backcountry and find out how the snow sports industry is doing their part to educate consumers. Part 6 Video Tools Photo Gallery

AVALANCHE STATS

U.S. Avalanche Deaths Since 2002
2002 35
2003 30
2004 23
2005 28
2006 24
2007 20
2008 36
2009 28
2010 36
2011 25
2012 34

Fatalities by activity, from 1950 to 2011
Snowmobile 212
Snowboard 57
Ski 291
Snowshoe/Hike/Climb 211
Other 115

THE AVALANCHE PROBLEM

In this six-part series, we take a look at the booming popularity of backcountry travel and the recent rise in avalanche-related fatalities in an effort to increase awareness and education.

Intro: Know fear
Part 1: The lives they lived
Part 2: Finding answers
Part 3: Inbounds avalanches
Part 4: Behind the lens
Part 5: Education reform
Part 6: Business of the BC

PHOTO GALLERIES

New gear, safety tips, remembering those we lost, and more. Smart gear Photo Gallery 34 Faces Photo Gallery Avy course Photo Gallery 10 tips Photo Gallery Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Photo Gallery

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