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How Helicopters are Lowering Avalanche Danger in Cottonwood Canyons

How Helicopters are Lowering Avalanche Danger in Cottonwood Canyons

Avalanche Control - Travel and Tourism

As winter sports enthusiasts flock to the Cottonwood Canyons in Utah for skiing and snowboarding, safety is a top priority. Avalanche control is essential to ensure the safety of skiers, snowboarders, and other outdoor enthusiasts in the area. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has turned to helicopters to lower the avalanche danger in the Cottonwood Canyons, with impressive results. …