Bradly J. Boner | Photography

Roders Pass snow nets

A complex array of snow nets on the south face of Cougar Mountain, just west of Rogers Pass on the Trans Canada Highway. The system holds snow loads in place, keeping it from sliding and thus virtually eliminating the need for routine avalanche mitigation with explosives.

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A complex array of snow nets on the south face of Cougar Mountain, just west of Rogers Pass on the Trans Canada Highway. The system holds snow loads in place, keeping it from sliding and thus virtually eliminating the need for routine avalanche mitigation with explosives.