I don't think the avy kit implies that you're a safer skier, rather I think the point of requiring an avy kit on more "marginal" days is intended to weed out, and I don't mean to be condescending here, the "less serious" skiers, specifically those who might just happen to be at the mountain, perhaps for the first time, and the slides open.Originally Posted by SNOWHERE
Human nature dictates that many people will "try it", just because they're at the right place at the right time. That puts others, in particular ski patrol, at risk, should a rescue be needed for someone who probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. That's not to say that people don't try trails that are "over their head", but at least on a "cleared trail", the risks to all involved are reduced. When all is said and done .... IT'S ALL ABOUT RISK MANAGEMENT!
Getting the slides open more frequently comes down to one thing ... MOTHER NATURE!!!