by Dale Adkins
an avalanche forecaster and member of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
An explanation of Stuff Block, Shovel shear and Rutsch block test results.by Dennis Doyle**
A guide on how to perform the most popular types of shovel shear tests.by Dennis Doyle**
An explanation of how to do a Rutschblock test with skiis.by Doug Fesler and Jill Fredston*
Excellent article discussing unsafe snowmobile practices and ways to reduce the danger.
Examples of survival shelters that can be made in the winter.* Doug Fesler and Jill Fredston, both avalanche specialists, are Co-Directors of the non- profit Alaska Mountain Safety Center, Inc and the Alaska Avalanche School.
**Dennis Doyle Avalanche Supervisor for The Rocky Mountain Division of the National Ski Patrol