'Never let your guard down': Utah avalanche experts offer safety advice

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah avalanche season is in full swing and has claimed the lives of four people already, leaving experts urging that learning more about the deadly slides is an important way to stay safe."A little bit of avalanche education can go a long way and help people feel confident that they can go out, get out in the snow, have fun, and come home safely every day," said Mark Staples, director and avalanche forecaster for the Utah Avalanche Center.According to the center, the 30-ye