OUTDOORS & RECREATION

Avalanche Conditions: Staying Safe In The Greatest Snow On Earth

Dec 10, 2020, 7:13 AM | Updated: Feb 7, 2023, 12:53 pm

KSLTV.com

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah has seen a big increase in outdoor sporting since the pandemic began, and that’s expected to continue this winter.

That means more interactions between people and mountains with dangerous avalanche conditions.

For Avalanche Safety Week, KSL adventure specialist Trace Worthing went to find out what you need to know before you head out in the snow.

For information on avalanche safety, gear, and the avalanche forecast, go to utahavalanchecenter.org.

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