The Human Factor in Avalanches Attitude - People sometimes ignore Nature's Billboard due to pride, ego, machismo or ambition. City Time versus Mountain Time - Avalanches don't care that you have to work on Monday. Be prepared to wait for safer conditions. Blue Sky - Sunny weather draws people into serious terrain, sometimes too soon after a storm. Herding Instinct - People are more ambitious and bolder in larger groups.
Large numbers increase the avalanche hazard.
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