This is almost completely off topic, but the title name caught my interest because I've been learning about avalanches. If anyone wants to read more about avala

This is almost completely off topic, but the title name caught my interest because I've been learning about avalanches. If anyone wants to read more about avalanches and their risks I would highly recommend "Staying alive in avalanche Terrain" by Bruce Temper. I don't think it will replace a course but as someone that wants to get into back country skiing it is a great book.