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News Channel 21 reporters Barney and Brittney interview Bob Speik

 

Z-21 Assistant News Director Barney Lerten and Reporter Brittney Hopper interviewed Robert Speik of TraditionalMountaineering.org at Mountain Supply, on the subject of "avalanche avoidance as a means of limiting avalanche risk" in our local mountains.

Z-21 News Anchor Jason Carr aired the report, interviewed Speik and listed avalanche avoidance points on the five, six and eleven o'clock News on Monday, May 23, 2005.

 

 

 

 

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Avalanche avoidance
How can I avoid dying in an avalanche?
Avalanche training courses - understanding avalanche risk
 
How is avalanche risk described and rated by the professionals?   pdf table 
Known avalanche slopes near Bend, OR?  
What is a PLB? 
Can I avoid avalanche risk with good gear and seminars?  pdf file

  Avalanches in the news
Snowshoer dies in backcountry avalanche in Washington State
Young Bend man dies in remote backcountry avalanche
Recent deaths cause concern over avalanche beacons
Skilled member of The Mountaineers killed in avalanche 
Basic Responsibilities of the cross country skier 
Avalanche avoidance a practical approach to avalanche safety 
Tumalo Mountain a wintertime treat

Three personal experiences with avalanches
Mount Hood avalanche proves fatal for members of climbing group
Fatal Mount Hood avalanche described by Climbing Ranger

  Mount Hood
Mount Hood - climbing accident claims three lives -Final Report and our Analysis 
Notable mountain climbing accidents Analyzed 
Mount Hood - Solo hiker drowns while crossing Mt. Hood's Sandy River
Mount Hood - Solo climber slides into the Bergschrund and is found the following day
Mount Hood - The Episcopal School Tragedy
Mount Hood - experienced climbers rescued from snow cave
Mount Hood - a personal description of the south side route
Mount Hood - fatal avalanche described by Climbing Ranger
Mount Hood - avalanche proves fatal for members of Mazamas climbing group
Mount Hood - snowboard rider dies on Cooper Spur
Mount Hood - fatal fall on snow, Cooper Spur Route
Mount Hood - fatal fall on snow from the summit
Mount Hood - climb shows the need for knowledge
Mount Hood - climb ends in tragedy 
Mount Hood - rescue facilitated by use of a VHF radio