11min chapter

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8.21 Jayson Simons Jones

The Avalanche Hour Podcast

CHAPTER

Navigating Risk and Decision-Making in Ski Mountaineering

The chapter explores the speaker's challenging decision to cancel a ski mountaineering camp due to unsafe snowpack, leading to reflections on the importance of risk assessment and responsible decision-making in high-risk mountain environments. It also recounts a heart-pounding encounter with an avalanche triggered by unique weather conditions, emphasizing the crucial lessons learned about snow stability, travel techniques, and the impact of peer pressure in the ski guiding industry.

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