Daily Rituals of Avalanche Professionals

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Avalanche professionals have routines that they follow all season, every season. They are creatures of habit. And often, these habits save lives.

Avalanche professionals are students of the environment, studying the weather, snowpack, and terrain of the areas they live and work in. They consistently have an opinion about current conditions. This opinion is tested in the field and adjusted daily. Avalanche professionals are on a path of lifetime learning. Take a few lessons from the playbook of avalanche professionals, and jump start your lifetime of education.

Model your daily routine after theirs

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