Picture: Max HunterAvalanche forecasts start before next weekend, from December 11, and there is a new coordinator in place at the Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS). “People need to be really aware of the source and if it’s a reliable source,” he suggests. The main message is that conditions can change quickly in the mountains, and in winter conditions that can have a much more serious impact than at other times of year. He is keen that the sport does not become exclusive, with only those who can afford formal training taking part. Information is given on wind slab, wet snow, cornices, and other real-life dangers that walkers should be aware of.
