In the final chapter of Powder Magazine's five-part multimedia series, The Human Factor looks at the emotional side of surviving avalanches. How do we continue while establishing a set of rules to stay alive and have fun?

Listen: 

Utah Avalanche Center Director Bruce Tremper discusses procedures used by snow safety professionals to mitigate disaster.

Watch:

Photographer Adam Clark revisits the site of a near-fatal avalanche in Utah's Grizzly Gulch that nearly claimed the life of his ski partner.

Presenting, 

The Final Chapter - Tied to the Mast by David Page: http://opsw.co/138p3Y3

SAM COLLENTINE

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Need to catch up on past chapters?

Chapter 1: http://opsw.co/1pS0dpd

Chapter 2: http://opsw.co/1Hm85om

Chapter 3: http://opsw.co/1ycZfEj

Chapter 4: http://opsw.co/1I1jPx0