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Welcome to Knowhow, where I will be posting useful information on all topics ski related and lots more. So if you want tips on skiing, info on ski resorts or see my latest mountain adventures keep in touch via this page.

Avalanche Info

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Planning a ski tour

Here I would like to give you an idea about the important points that you should take into consideration when planning a day ski tour. If you use this as

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Snow stability test

What information we can get from these 3 snow pack stability tests? There are three simple and effective tests that can be performed to understand and assess snowpack and its

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Avalanche report bulletin

I would like to make you aware of the information you can get from the daily avalanche report bulletin, so you can plan your ski tours, freerides or backcountry skiing.

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Snow study info sheet

Here is some general information about avalanches that is very useful when touring or freeriding in the backcountry or off the beaten path. How is an avalanche triggered? An avalanche

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Avalanche problems

In everyday life we all recognise certain situations like the sounds we hear or objects we see. We learn from things that have confronted us which then become very familiar,

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Mountain danger hazards

Dangers and risks in the mountains – objective and subjective dangers Here I would like increase your awareness of the mountain dangers and hazards you can come across while freeriding/backcountry

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Danger patterns

During the winter months we have a number of avalanche problems and danger patterns. They all repeat themselves through the winter months and are very obvious and recognisable. The differences

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Strategy decision making

The importance of Strategy / decision making Strategies help your understanding to optimise safety and helps you to make decisions to avoid avalanches and serious accidents. Using the daily and

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