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Some of the known avalanche slopes near Dutchman Flat

Map of known backcountry avalance slopes near Dutchman Flat

Some of the known avalanche slopes in the Bend-Fort Rock District of the Deschutes National Forest

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Tumalo Mountain a wintertime treat

A map of know avalanche areas near Bend, Oregon

Basic Responsibilities of the cross country skier 

Mount Hood - Avalanche fatal for members of Mazamas Climb
Mount Hood - Fatal Avalanche described by Climbing Ranger

What can I observe about avalanche risk on specific slopes?
Avalanche avoidance is a practical approach to avalanche safety
Avalanche avoidance by David Spring  pdf 
Three personal experiences with avalanches
Experienced member of The Mountaineers killed in avalanche 
USA Avalanche risk descriptors 
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What about climbing Mount Hood?
Mount Hood - Bergschrund incident, final accident report and analysis
Mount Hood - helicopter crashes during rescue
Mount Hood - incident causes safety concerns

How to travel over steep snow
The traditional alpine mountaineer's ice axe
Learning to climb steep hard snow slopes 5 pdf pages

Learning roped travel and ice axe arrest
South Sister spring climb for gear and techniques