The Next 15 Minutes: Strength From the Top of the Mountain

[William]

Very good book which focuses on avalanche control on ski slopes (along with more personal challenges). I hadn't realized there was that much bombing going on in the mountains to force avalanches. Interesting that the ski patrol crew basically hikes or lifts up to the top, evaluates the situation and starts tossing bombs. Or they throw them out of helicopters.

[Kim]

Thanks for the nice review William. It's true, we do hike up ridges and use explosives to start avalanches. Not every ski area uses avalanche control--only the steep ones.