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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  pdf

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