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Show Easy TIMES sities ste MOUNTAIN Tips to Keep Safe Avalanche Danger Lurks in These Mountains * Choose a route that is not avalanche prone. Steer clear of areas that are traditional avalanche paths. Some but not all of these areas are noticeable for their lack of trees. HH in Utah, it’s easy to step into a pair of snowshoes and leave the civilized world behind for the beauty and joys of nature. There better on a day is nothing in late winter or early spring than to find yourself snowshoeing among tains. ~ One the pines and of the great the moun- advantages of * Get a _ touring book with maps, such as Wasatch Tours by Alexis Kelner and David Hanscom. Maps _ are inexpensive but necessary for planning a safe trip snowshoeing is that it doesn’t require a lot.of expertise or training. The down side of that is that many people take to the mountains without proper training in the dangers of deadly avalanches. Among the beauty in the Wasatch and Uintas lurks the danger of deadly slides on steep slopes covered in deep snow. If the mountain is at all steep, avalanche is always a possibility. Take a few easy precautions to make your trip safe. Remember avalanches are very unpredictable and once a slide lets loose, it’s too late! Statistics show that surviving an avalanche is not a good bet. Avoid avalanche danger at all costs * Before leaving on your trip, plan and choose your route carefully and know whether you are going to be near steep slopes. 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