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Are they experts? Self-assessed backcountry skills among backcountry skiers in Norway and North America
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2018)We analyze how backcountry skiers’ perceived ability to manage avalanche terrain correlate with more objective measures of experience and skills, among 1209 backcountry riders in Norway and North America. We further analyze if self-assessed backcountry skills are affected by past experience of avalanches and close calls, risk attitudes, and demographics. Our results suggest that self-assessed skill ... -
Keeping up with Jeremy Jones: Positional preferences and risky terrain choices
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2018-10-07)We use results from an online survey distributed in North America (N = 796), to analyze if backcountry riders’ level of contentment is affected by others’ backcountry activities, i.e., if they are positional, and if positionality for backcountry experiences is associated with increased risk-taking behavior. Our findings suggest that many are positional, and that positional preferences for challenging ... -
Powder Fever and Its Impact on Decision-Making in Avalanche Terrain
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-09)We examined the effect of emotions, associated with “powder fever”, on decision-making in avalanche terrain. Background: Skiing in avalanche terrain is a voluntary activity that exposes the participant to potentially fatal risk. Impaired decision-making in this context can therefore have devastating results, often with limited prior corrective feedback and learning opportunities. Previous research ... -
Powder fever and its impact on decision-making in avalanche terrain
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09-09)We examined the effect of emotions, associated with “powder fever”, on decision-making in avalanche terrain. Background: Skiing in avalanche terrain is a voluntary activity that exposes the participant to potentially fatal risk. Impaired decision-making in this context can therefore have devastating results, often with limited prior corrective feedback and learning opportunities. Previous research ... -
Rethinking the Heuristic Traps Paradigm in Avalanche Education: Past, Present and Future
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-27)This paper will review the emergence and adoption of decision heuristics as a conceptual framework within the avalanche research and education community and demonstrate how this emphasis on the heuristic decision framework has anchored and was critical in redefining the discussion around avalanche accidents. This paradigm has been a critical and meaningful step in recognizing the importance of ... -
Risky positioning–social aspirations and risk-taking behaviour in avalanche terrain
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-09)We test if positionality, i.e., the desire to gain social status, is associated with an increased willingness to take risk among backcountry riders. If positional preferences drive risk-taking behaviour in avalanche terrain, this is especially problematic because the stakes are high and can be fatal. Our analysis is based on data for hypothetical choices from an online survey (N = 648) in North ... -
Tracking decision-making of backcountry users using GPS tracks and participant surveys
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-03)Snow avalanches are a significant natural hazard representing the primary risk of death to backcountry travelers in many alpine countries. Careful use of backcountry terrain through effective decision making can mitigate the risk of dangerous snowpack conditions, but requires relevant knowledge and experience. We present the results from a large-scale crowd sourced data collection method from ...
