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The alpine dangers

Dangers in the mountains

by Tobias Kurzeder 10/04/2008
It is a truism that it is more dangerous in the mountains than at home. Every winter sports enthusiast, and even more so every freerider, knowingly or unknowingly takes risks. Away from the secured pistes, this risk naturally increases significantly.

It is a truism that it is more dangerous in the mountains than at home. Every winter sports enthusiast, and even more so every freerider, knowingly or unknowingly takes risks. Away from the secured slopes, this risk naturally increases significantly.

Just go and powder until you can't go any more, who doesn't know that feeling?

In addition to the much-discussed avalanche danger, there are also other risks lurking there:

    • Danger of falling

  • Danger from snow-covered crevasses

  • Danger of injury

  • Stone chipping

  • Danger of getting lost

  • Frostbite

  • And others ...

Life is terribly uncertain, especially in the mountains. However, we are convinced that the risks can be kept acceptably low. The prerequisite for this, however, is that you accept the existence of the dangers and try to minimize the risk. That way you can go freeriding or ski touring fairly "safely". Of course, there is always a residual risk, but you have the chance to be rewarded with unforgettable moments.

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