Articles | Volume 23, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-23-1719-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-23-1719-2023
Research article
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10 May 2023
Research article |  | 10 May 2023

A user perspective on the avalanche danger scale – insights from North America

Abby Morgan, Pascal Haegeli, Henry Finn, and Patrick Mair

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The avalanche danger scale is a critical component for communicating the severity of avalanche hazard conditions to the public. We examine how backcountry recreationists in North America understand and use the danger scale for planning trips into the backcountry. Our results provide an important user perspective on the strengths and weaknesses of the existing scale and highlight opportunities for future improvements.
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