Photo by Nick Ianniello<br>Carole Johnson of the Superior Ranger District measures the slope of a hill to determine the likelihood of an avalanche. Hills with a slope of 35 to 45 degrees are more likely to break loose, she said. Forest Service staff members regularly check snow conditions.
January 31, 2008
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Forest Service keeps up on avalanche data
The hundreds of backcountry skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and hikers that enjoy the excellent snow and beautiful scenery that the Lookout Pass area has to offer, rely heavily on online avalanche information. For that, they have two Forest Service employees to thank.