Winter Recreation

Every year tragedies occur in winter recreation activities across the country and in Washington State.  The following is a collection of information from various sources addressing the issues of winter activities in the mountains.

Resources:

Title	Source	Link
Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center	USDA Forest Service	http://www.nwac.us
Snow, Weather, and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines for Avalanche Programs in the United States	American Avalanche Associations	http://www.avalanche.org/~research/guidelines/
Winter Travel	Washington State Department of Transportation	http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/winter/
Backcountry Tips	Lake Tahoe Backcountry Tips	http://www.snoweb.com/backcountry.html
Winter Camping  Tips	The Lightweight Backpacker	http://www.backpacking.net/wintertips.html
Winter Safety	Washington State Parks	http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/safety.asp
Avalanche Safety Basics	Sandy K. Rosenbaum	http://www.off-road.com/snowmobile/info/faqs/avalanc/avalanc.html
Avalanche Safety Tips	Alberta Snowmobile Association	http://www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca/safety/avalanche_safety.php