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8.1 Ken Wylie

The Avalanche Hour Podcast

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The Avalanche and the Perils of Intuition

This chapter explores the events surrounding the La Traviata avalanche of 2003, focusing on a critical job offer and the ensuing internal conflict about decision-making in dangerous snow conditions. Through a recounting of the tragedy, it underscores the perils of misjudging snowpack stability and the devastating consequences that followed.

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