Avalanche safety in Skiing

Reviewer Precise, causal, safety-critical -- excellent.

Moderator Squarely and deeply about avalanche safety -- a structured terrain-assessment mnemonic (steepness, anchors, aspect, altitude, consequence, shape) with real statistics and causal explanations (wind loading, anchor spacing).

Reviewer Precise, correct technique with genuinely useful non-obvious details.

Moderator Entirely about the mechanics of a companion rescue - signal, coarse, and fine search phases through to probing and shoveling. As squarely on-topic as this skill gets.

Reviewer Rich and precise -- a genuinely valuable framework for backcountry risk assessment.

Moderator Squarely on-topic -- walks through the five classic avalanche problem types (new snow, wind slab, wet snow, gliding snow, and more) with the reasoning for managing each.

Reviewer Detailed, practical rescue teaching -- excellent resource.

Moderator Squarely on-topic -- a dedicated, detailed lesson on companion-rescue shoveling technique and team formations by burial depth and shoveler count.

Reviewer Genuinely educational, technical, and well organized -- excellent resource.

Moderator Directly and thoroughly on-topic: snowpack layering, the 3x3 risk grid, and precipitation/wind/temperature effects on stability. This is real avalanche science, not just general safety talk.

Reviewer Credible expert, properly structured, not just a gear pitch.

Moderator Presented by a working avalanche instructor and ski touring guide with real BASI/BCA credentials, explicitly built as an off-piste/backcountry safety and awareness presentation covering hazards like cornices and convex terrain. This is squarely the skill.

Reviewer Actually teaches the fine-search bracket technique, not just 'follow the arrow' -- rare to see this level of detail.

Moderator A professional guide's detailed single-rescuer beacon technique for ski backcountry -- squarely and precisely on topic.

Reviewer Specific and correct, and honest that gear alone isn't enough.

Moderator A clear, correct rundown of the three essential pieces of avalanche gear plus airbags - squarely on topic even though it's gear-focused rather than technique-focused.

Reviewer Explains the why, not just the what - and owns his own past mistakes.

Moderator A ten-year mountain guide walking through bulletin reading, terrain aspect, transceiver/probe/shovel use and group spacing - squarely the fundamentals of this skill, and equally applicable whether you're skiing or riding, since avalanche risk doesn't care which board is under your feet.

Reviewer Practical, well-explained field skill -- a strong how-to.

Moderator Squarely on-topic: using the forecast, choosing a pit site by aspect and angle, and performing an extended column test -- real, practical avalanche assessment skill.

Reviewer Precise, structured, no fluff -- this is what a real course intro looks like.

Moderator Core avalanche science -- slab vs. loose snow vs. gliding avalanches -- foundational knowledge for any skier heading into the backcountry.

Reviewer Complete rescue walkthrough, nothing wasted -- good teaching.

Moderator Same rescue scenario as the snowboarding copy of this video, but here the ski-specific language (skis, poles) actually matches the sub-skill it's filed under.

Reviewer Doesn't just say '30 to 45 degrees,' it explains why -- that's the difference.

Moderator Core terrain-assessment theory for ski backcountry -- slope angle thresholds, terrain traps, trigger points -- squarely on topic.

Reviewer Specific, correct steps for the moment you're actually caught.

Moderator Covers real self-rescue technique if caught in a slide (yell, ski away at an angle, discard equipment, swim to stay on top, create an air pocket) plus gear orientation - squarely on topic even though it's framed as a heli-ski company's client briefing.

Reviewer Good substance once it gets going, though it takes a while to arrive.

Moderator Presented by a certified mountain guide and author of published guide manuals, walking through backcountry risk management and avalanche terrain avoidance - squarely on topic.

Reviewer Shows the compression test done right, shear-type reading and all -- good stuff.

Moderator A real compression-test snowpit demonstration for assessing stability before dropping into a ski line -- squarely on topic and hands-on.

Reviewer Same strong terrain lesson as its other listing -- still holds up.

Moderator Same terrain-assessment content as the snowboarding copy -- aspect, elevation bands, forecast use -- and it applies just as directly here.

Reviewer The one-at-a-time-to-a-safe-spot habit alone is worth the watch.

Moderator A mountain guide walking through his actual pre-tour mental checklist and group protocol for off-piste skiing -- squarely on topic.

Reviewer Real guide wisdom, not the usual boilerplate -- this one's worth rewatching.

Moderator A working mountain guide covering gear, decision rules, and rescue protocol for ski backcountry travel -- squarely on topic.

Reviewer Clear, credible intro -- a great first watch on avalanche safety.

Moderator Squarely on-topic -- covers off-piste hazard categories, avalanche fatality stats, size classification, burial survival curve, and companion rescue basics as a structured intro lesson.

Reviewer Punchy delivery, but the swim/airway/backpack advice is all correct.

Moderator General survival technique for being caught in a slide while skiing/mountaineering -- squarely on topic even with the broader framing.

Reviewer Explains why shoveling is the hard part, not just that you need a shovel -- good.

Moderator Transceiver, probe, shovel -- the standard three-piece kit -- explained for skiing backcountry, on topic.

Reviewer Good checklist, but light on the how and why behind each point.

Moderator An interviewed mountain guide giving five direct safety tips (gear, training, don't follow tracks blindly, check conditions, hire a guide if unsure) - squarely on topic.

Reviewer This is how a backcountry group should drill rescue: realistic setup, rotating roles, honest debrief. It assumes you already know the search, probe and shovel basics, so get those from a course first.

Moderator Avalanche Canada on setting up a realistic companion-rescue practice: a safe site with enough snow, assigned roles, a transceiver buried in a pack, a signal search starting at least 100 m out, then probing, shovelling, rotating roles and a debrief. Squarely avalanche safety, the rescue-practice side rather than terrain choice or forecasting.

Moderator This is squarely about what to actually do once caught in a slide while skiing or riding — stay on your feet to fight clear of the slab, use a backstroke motion to stay near the surface, go loose rather than fight the snow, protect the head, and get hands to the face to build an air pocket as it stops. That's the core of avalanche safety in the moment, not adjacent material.

Reviewer Accurate, clear guidance for the moment you're caught — just remember avoidance and rescue skills are the other half of staying safe out there.

Reviewer Rough production, solid substance -- worth sitting through.

Moderator Directly about spotting instability while skiing -- cracking, wind loading, steepness -- and closes with a real first-hand account of triggering a slab.

Reviewer More technical than the usual gear-list video, actually explains why the specs matter.

Moderator Backcountry ski avalanche kit walkthrough -- beacon, shovel, probe, plus airbag and radios -- squarely on topic.

Reviewer Good look at a real red flag, but too short to teach the whole test.

Moderator This is a real snowpack stability test in the field — isolating a column one foot by one foot and tapping to see how it fails. That's core avalanche safety practice, not adjacent content. Squarely on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Solid maintenance tips, though it ends up selling you a course at the end.

Moderator All about using and maintaining a transceiver correctly for ski backcountry -- on topic.

Reviewer Useful but it's half gear review, half sponsor read.

Moderator Squarely a first-avalanche-course gear rundown for backcountry skiing -- transceiver, shovel, probe, bag setup.

Reviewer Explains the why behind pulling the handle, not just the how -- decent.

Moderator A full explanation of how and why an airbag pack works for ski backcountry -- on topic despite the 'advanced tips' clickbait title.

Reviewer Gets the essentials right — gear, practice, checks before you go.

Moderator The actual essentials of avalanche safety gear — beacon, shovel, probe — plus practicing with them and doing checks before you drop in. Core content for this topic.

Reviewer Good list, still just a list.

Moderator Same forecaster, same five red flags, applies just as directly to skiing as its other listing.

Reviewer Fine intro, but it's closer to a shopping list than a lesson.

Moderator A basic transceiver/probe/shovel starter kit guide for skiing backcountry -- on topic.

Reviewer Straight to the point: an A-frame carry can stop the airbag deploying or get the balloon cut, and the right carry takes seconds. Small topic, but it matters if you ski with an airbag.

Moderator Avalanche airbag handling: why you shouldn't carry skis A-frame on an airbag pack, since the balloon needs room to deploy and sharp ski edges can cut it, then the carry to use instead. One practical piece of avalanche safety gear, not the whole subject. No terrain, beacon or rescue work.

Reviewer More vibes than instruction this time -- thin on actual teaching.

Moderator Another version of the five-red-flags checklist, framed around a pro rider's personal routine -- on topic but less structured than the dedicated red-flags videos.

Reviewer The safety bit that's there is good, there's just not much of it.

Moderator Avalanche safety is one piece of a broader ski-touring intro -- forecast check, gliding-avalanche risk, escape-route planning -- genuinely covered but shares screen time with packing and skinning.

Reviewer Solid reminder checklist, but too short to actually teach you the skills.

Moderator This hits the real pillars of avalanche safety messaging: check the forecast, don't be fooled by an untracked-looking slope, travel with trained partners, carry rescue gear (transceiver, probe, presumably shovel). That's squarely on-topic even packed into 11 seconds.

Reviewer Right message, get trained and practise with your gear, but little hands-on detail, and it ends plugging the company's services.

Moderator Avalanche awareness from a rescue-service viewpoint, using footage of a slide: get certified avalanche training before entering avalanche terrain, carry rescue gear such as an airbag pack and a satellite communicator, and practise with it before you go. On topic, but awareness-level rather than a hands-on skills lesson.

Reviewer Short but useful for learning what hazard signs to watch for.

Moderator Covers submitting hazard observations -- cracks, whumphs, wind loading, cornices -- to a public avalanche advisory. A real facet of avalanche awareness, though about community reporting rather than personal on-snow decision-making.