Articles on how to survive an avalanche

With this season proving to be the worst in history for avalanche fatalities, everyone seems to be alert more than normal. You always hear that the best way to survive an avalanche is to make sure you're as far away as possible. It might sound like a sarcasm or common sense (however you want
to interpret it), but that's exactly how you do it - be far away as possible.

You have to obey the signs that say 'closed' and don¹t go over boundary lines. No matter how enticing the fresh powder looks on the other side, don't partake of the forbidden fruit - it just might cost you your life. The resorts don't just put up these boundaries to make you mad. These areas are marked off for a reason - to keep you safe.

An article in the New York Times gives advice on how to survive an avalanche if you're ever faced with the situation. If you're a Wikipedia follower, there's an article on wikiHow that gives some pointers as well.