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Information sheets

Further products are available in German

Achtung Lawinen_e Caution - Avalanches!

(Edition 2009)

The leaflet „Caution - Avalanches!“ addresses itself to the independent backcountry skiers and snowboarders. DOWNLOAD pdf, ORDER

   
Freeride Freeriding – assessing the avalanche risk better

(bfu, 2007 edition)

The brochure contains a brief lesson in avalanche science. It also explains how to assess the avalanche risk and what to do in an emergency. The European Avalanche Hazard Scale is enclosed with each brochure.

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Interpretationshilfe Interpretation guide to avalanche bulletins The Interpretation Guide helps the user put into practice the contents of the Avalanche Bulletins. Changes were incorporated in later editions to reflect new formats and publication times for the Avalanche Bulletins, and the availability of supporting products. DOWNLOAD pdf
   
Technische Richtlinie: Lawinenverbau im Anbruchgebiet Defense structures in avalanche starting zones.Technical guideline as an aid to enforcement
The guideline regulates the planning of snow supporting structures and the dimensioning of separated structures. The guideline is complementary to the relevant SIA standards. It is directed towards designers and project engineers. DOWNLOAD pdf