Assess snow stability using a compression test

Assess snow stability using a compression test

Cam Campbell, Public Avalanche Forecaster for the Canadian Avalanche Centre and Researcher for the University of Calgary's Applied Snow and Avalanche Research, demonstrates in this video tutorial, how to assess snow stability using a compression test.

You will learn techniques for compression tests of snow, so you can go skiing or snowboarding without the danger. You will be able to get a clear idea for slope stability with these safety tests.

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