Do You Know What this Chart Means?

Do You Know What this Chart Means?

When I first moved to Utah, I knew there were avalanches that happened throughout the winter and into spring. What I didn’t know is that this chart is something you absolutely need to look at pretty much everyday if you plan to go out into the mountains.

Luckily, I heard about UTAVY through other people online and now have educated myself about avalanches, warning signs, how to stay safe, what to do if you get caught in one, what causes them, etc. (I highly recommend taking an Avalanche safety course online!)

Reading and understanding these charts helps you to know where avalanche risks are low-high in every area on the mountain! I live in Ogden, UT so I can go to the charts specifically for my area and read up about the avalanche risks everyday.

This blew my mind! I had no idea how seriously they took it here but I get it! Unfortunately, we have had fatalities from avalanches here so it’s something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I’m so grateful this state takes the time to do this everyday to help keep us safe.

So if you’re in Utah, or any state that has avalanche risks, I would highly recommend checking your avalanche reports daily in the winter and spring! Be safe out there and have fun!  XOXO Kimmy

p.s. For those who live in Utah save www.utahavalanchecenter.org