Using a shotgun for backcountry avalanche mitigation?

OK, I'm assuming I'll get dope slapped for this idea...

But say you're in the backcountry looking at a corniced line you want to ski. And assuming that you're absolutely sure that you're the only users around, nothing in the slide path.

And also that you are on a safe slope/location within shooting range of the cornice.

Would it work and be in any way smart to shoot said cornice/slope with a shotgun or other gun?(I'm assuming a shotgun with buckshot would be more effective with the spread than a rifle or handgun)

Flame away

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Originally Posted by timmaio

Would it work and be in any way smart

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No......

Here are other alternatives:
http://www.nps.gov/history/history/o.../Chapter11.pdf

If you are going to try and bag a cornice at least be manly about it and use a compound bow.

Bring a duck

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http://www.snowmediazone.com/the_zon...Avi_poodle.jpg

Why not just go all in if you're going to bother?

http://www.defensetech.org/archives/images/m32/M32.jpg

I wonder if a 40mm would actually work if loaded with the right shells.

Come to think of it, they make 12ga grenades. Not that you could actually get them, but I wonder if they'd do any good.

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Originally Posted by PappaG

Here are other alternatives:
http://www.nps.gov/history/history/o.../Chapter11.pdf

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Screw avalanches, animal carcass removal with explosives is fucking awesome!

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Originally Posted by Max Archer

Come to think of it, they make 12ga grenades. Not that you could actually get them, but I wonder if they'd do any good.

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We use Cracker Shells

http://crackershell.com

and Seal Bombs

Be sure to take these guys with you.

http://bitsandpieces.us/wp-content/u...w-grenades.gif

I tried using a 12 gauge a couple years ago, shot a cracker round and a couple slugs at a small start zone with no results. Then tried ski cutting it and it went.

What makes avalanche control with artillery work is not hitting the slope with a projectile, it's that the projectile explodes on impact.

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Originally Posted by mountainGoat09

What makes avalanche control with artillery work is not hitting the slope with a projectile, it's that the projectile explodes on impact.

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brilliant.

You could also try yodeling next time.

Mythbusters tried it.

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Originally Posted by PNWbrit

You could also try yodeling next time.

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They tried this the same episode.

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Originally Posted by systemoverblow'd

Mythbusters tried it.



They tried this the same episode.

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Of course I know. That's why I suggested he try it ;-)Just thought it'd add to the fun.

But I didn't need to see mythbusters to know it.

You are welcome to try it. The use of firearms is legal in pretty much all the national forests and wilderness areas. You cannot use exploding shells however. I'd bet a 12 or 10 gauge slug would be the best for cornices. It would not do anything to a powder slope though

Skip to 3:38 for the action...

Pound of dry ice + pee + 2 liter plastic soda bottle

I am so getting one of those poodles!

was actually wondering about bear bangers.

edit: i probably came up with that after a few beers..

I was going to say this does seem like a really dumb idea...and not safe. But I would bet some of those 12ga bird bombs, you could probably trigger an avy.

tannerite?

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Originally Posted by toast2266

tannerite?

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Cool stuff. But surpassing Tannerite is ..... The Rodenator!!!! www.rodenator.com

Diet Coke + Mentos?

200' of det cord and blasting cap + cr123 batt