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Joe Stock: 'The Avalanche Factor" | Outdoor Explorer

Joe Stock: 'The Avalanche Factor" | Outdoor Explorer

Update: 2025-11-15
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Snow is on the mountains and that means it's time to think about recreating safely in avalanche terrain. There are many avenues to learn about avalanches and what causes them, how to assess slopes for stability, how to travel through avalanche terrain and how to perform rescues. One recent addition is guide and educator Joe Stock's book "The Avalanche Factor." Last spring, host Paul Twardock sat down with Joe and discussed his book, including topics like decision making in a group, science and uncertainty, the roles risk and fear play in decision making, how to develop knowledge and judgement while staying safe and more.HOST: Paul TwardockGUEST: Joe Stock, guide, educator, author of "The Avalanche Factor"LINKS:The Avalanche Factor WebsiteAlaska Avalanche SchoolChugach National Forest Avalanche CenterHatcher Pass Avalanche Center
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Joe Stock: 'The Avalanche Factor" | Outdoor Explorer

Joe Stock: 'The Avalanche Factor" | Outdoor Explorer