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When Snow Becomes Deadly: How to Survive an Avalanche

February 02, 2021 Andrew Avitt, USDA Forest Service Office of Communications

Every year roughly 100,000 avalanches sweep down mountains across the U.S., damaging everything in their path and killing 28 people on average.

Forestry

Looking for a Great Valentine's Date? Try U.S. Forests

February 10, 2015 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Finding unique gifts for Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot easier. With 122 ski areas, and thousands of miles of trails, riv­­­ers and streams, the U.S. Forest Service has plenty of ideas for a special outing with your l­­­oved one. Show some warmth by sweeping your loved one away from colder...

Forestry

A Century of Skiing With the US Forest Service

January 23, 2015 Kristin Merony, National Partnership Office, U.S. Forest Service

For the third time, the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships have returned to the White River National Forest in Colorado, placing special emphasis on the importance of ski area development on national forests throughout America’s history. Each year millions of visitors ski and snowboard down the...

Forestry
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