For those who missed this when it was first published earlier this winter, here is probably the best article on an avalanche accident I have ever read. It's a New York Times article on the Stephen's Pass avalanche from last winter that dominated the news for so long. The multimedia presentation is stunning.

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2012/snow-fall/#/?part=tunnel-creek

Here is a very well done video on a close call in the Northwest. It's not about whether we make mistakes because we all make mistakes, but it's about what we learn from them.

http://outerlocal.com/skiing/strong2-outpost

Bruce Tremper