This resource page provides a wide selection of web-based educational information and avalanche training materials.
Avalanche Awareness
A Q&A from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/snow/science/avalanches.html
Avalanche Danger Rose
The Danger Rose is a quick, visual representation of the backcountry avalanche danger from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).
https://utahavalanchecenter.org/danger-rose-tutorial
Avalanche Glossary
Extensive avalanche glossary prepared by the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC).
http://www.avalanche-center.org/Education/glossary/
Beacon Reviews
Information from BeaconReviews.com about avalanche transceivers and surviving avalanches; can learn the basics about beacons or read reviews and test conclusions.
http://beaconreviews.com/transceivers/
Beacon Searching 101
Educational poster from Backcountry Access (BCA).
https://s3.amazonaws.com/BackcountryAccess/content/product+pdfs/BeaconSearch101.pdf
Companion Rescue Card
Pdf file can be downloaded and printed for use as a field memory aid; from the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC).
http://old.avalanche.ca/resources/cac/attachments/rescue-quick-reference
Education in Schools
Several links to resources for avalanche education in schools from the Cyber-Space Avalanche Center (C-SAC).
http://www.avalanche-center.org/Education/resources/school-resources.php
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs with answers and information about avalanche myths from the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC).
https://utahavalanchecenter.org/faq
General Resources Links
The Educational Resources Online section is a good starting point for numerous educational websites; from the Cyber-Space Avalanche Center (C-SAC).
http://www.avalanche-center.org/Education/resources/
Mountain Weather Glossary
Extensive weather glossary prepared by the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC).
https://www.nwac.us/education/resources/
Probing 101
Educational poster from Backcountry Access (BCA).
https://s3.amazonaws.com/BackcountryAccess/content/product+pdfs/Probing101.pdf
Danger Scale Tutorial
Confused by danger ratings?You are not alone.Here is a tutorial and some frequently asked questions.This tutorial begins with basic concepts and it becomes progressively more technical, so read as far as your interest dictates, from the Utah Avalanche Center(UAC).
https://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche-danger-scale
Safe Riding is Great Riding
Snowmobile safety awareness brochure from IASA; avalanche awareness information can be found in the Dangers to Avoid chapter, pages 74 – 82.
https://www.snowiasa.com/guidelines-resources/
Shoveling 101
Educational poster from Backcountry Access (BCA).
https://s3.amazonaws.com/BackcountryAccess/content/product+pdfs/Shoveling101.pdf
SNOTEL Data
Access real-time snow and weather data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SNOTEL network.
http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/
Snow Pilot
A free software program developed by the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center’s staff; for collecting snow pit and avalanche occurrence data onto your PC, Mac, or PDA. Data can be uploaded to a database on the web where others can view it, plus researchers can use the raw data.
http://www.snowpilot.org/
Snow, Weather, and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines for Avalanche Programs in the United States
Professional reference guidelines produced by the American Avalanche Association (AAA).
http://americanavalancheassociation.org/pub_swag.php
The Avalanche Encyclopedia
This glossary of avalanche and snow terms is very complete and has good graphics; from Avalanche.org.
http://www.fsavalanche.org/Encyclopedia.aspx
The U.S. Danger Scale
The U.S. Avalanche Danger Descriptors that are used with avalanche forecasts; from Avalanche.org.
http://www.avalanche.org/danger_card.php
Tread Lightly! Guide to Responsible Snowmobiling
A snowmobilers guide to responsible snowmobiling.
http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php/responsible-snowmobiling/Responsible-Snowmobiling.html