Avalanche Safety Resources

Downloadable avalanche safety education resources and links.

Avalanche safety-rider beware” Social media meme "Avalanche safety–rider beware" social-media meme
Source: ACSA and FHWA
Format: PNG
This social-media meme warns of the dangers of avalanches while snowmobiling
"Avalanche Safety" video PSA
Source: ACSA
Format: video
"Avalanche Safety" video PSA—30-second PSA about avalanche safety while snowmobiling from a partnership of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) with funding provided by the Recreational Trails Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
"Avalanche Safety" audio PSA
Source: ACSA
Format: audio
"Avalanche Safety" audio PSA—30-second PSA about avalanche safety while snowmobiling from a partnership of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) with funding provided by the Recreational Trails Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Vertical Poster of Snowmobilers and text ‘One at a Time on the Slopes. Respect the Red Zone. It Could Save Your Life.' "One at a Time on the Slopes. Respect the Red Zone. It Could Save Your Life." poster
Source: ACSA
Format: PDF (vertical)
Vertical Poster of Snowmobilers and text "One at a Time on the Slopes. Respect the Red Zone. It Could Save Your Life."
"Knowledge Is Powder" video
Source: ACSA
Format: video
"Knowledge Is Powder" Video For Snowmobilers—This 9-minute avalanche safety video for snowmobilers was developed by the Utah Avalanche Center with major funding support from the ACSA, the ISMA, the U.S. Department of Transportation—FHWA and other partners including state snowmobile associations. It focuses on 5 key avalanche safety points:
  • Get the gear.
  • Get the training.
  • Get the forecast.
  • Get the picture.
  • Get out of harm’s way.
Avalanche Education Repository website Avalanche Education Repository
Source: IASA
Format: website
Avalanches have injured or killed a growing number of snowmobilers over the past decade. Since most avalanche accidents can be avoided with simple education and preparation, learn more about avalanches, how to make informed decisions, and how to travel more safely when snowmobiling in avalanche terrain. Have fun on the slopes—but make sure you respect the terrain and make good decisions so that you, your family, and friends can return home safe and uninjured.
Avalanche Safety Awareness Guidelines Avalanche Safety Awareness Guidelines
Source: ISMA
Format: PDF
Checklist to help promote avalanche safety awareness.
National Avalanche Center (NAC) National Avalanche Center
Source: The National Avalanche Center (NAC)
Format: website
The National Avalanche Center's (NAC) goal is to provide information, education, and planning tools designed to reduce avalanche risk and improve backcountry and ski area safety.
American Avalanche Association website
Source: American Avalanche Association
Format: website
Browse a list of avalanche safety instructors throughout the United States.
This 940 pixel x 788 pxel social-media meme warns of the danger of snowmobiling in avalanche country. 'Get the gear, training and forecast.' "Get the gear, training and forecast." social-media meme
Source: ACSA
Format: 940 px. x 788 px. JPG
This social-media meme promotes getting the gear, forecast and training before snowmobiling in avalanche country.

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