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Respecting the Sierra: What the Castle Peak Avalanche Teaches Us About Mountain Psychology and Preparedness
What does a decade of backcountry skiing teach you? After the historic February 2026 avalanche disaster near Castle Peak, I break down the stark reality of snowpack failure and the safety blueprint every adventurer needs.
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With 2026 snowpack levels falling below 75% of historical averages, the Arkansas River has transformed into a technical boulder garden. Here is how swiftwater rescue strategy shifted from managing hydraulic pressure to preventing mechanical entrapment.
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