Avalanche San Juans- The Nose

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Re: Avalanche San Juans- The Nose

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Airbags don't really do much if there's 20 feet of snow on top...
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CaptCO wrote: Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:10 pm That’s very unfortunate. I’d recommend leaving this thread to rest until the families are able to receive confirmation. 14ers people are so nosy
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Barnold41 wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:52 pm Airbags don't really do much if there's 20 feet of snow on top...
Exactly. They perform magnificently if you trigger mid-slope. Not so much if you're at the bottom of one. Their efficacy has been proven when used in the right scenario. Just another safety tool in the arsenal.
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