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All people traveling off marked and secured ski trails must now carry avalanche safety gear according to the new Italian law. The law covers to the Piemont region in the north of Italy and supersedes the national law (L. 24 December 2003, n.363) which obliged ski tourers to use avalanche beacons if there was a clear risk of avalanche (risk 3 or above). The fine for being out in the backcountry or (off-piste) is 250 euros.
I feel that the fine is a little high, but I am for raising the awareness of avalanche safety. Just think about all the lives that have been lost this year in North America alone. Are you for or against this law?
