"the most important piece of gear is your brain."

The crown of an avalanche that killed 5 people in Loveland Pass on April 20, 2013. Photo: courtesy of CAIC

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/Loveland-Pass-Avalanche-The-Worst-Accident-That-Shook-the-Ski-Industry.html?page=1