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Avalanche.org says groups of what size or larger are more at risk?

Four or more people.

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  1. Four or more ✔
  2. Two or more
  3. Seven or more

Why: Bigger groups impact more parts of a slope, which raises the chance someone triggers a slide or gets caught.

Huh, didn't know that: Avalanche.org lists heightened risk tolerance and challenges in communication and decision making as reasons.

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Answer: Four or more. Bigger groups impact more parts of a slope, which raises the chance someone triggers a slide or gets caught.

  1. Avalanche.org: Group Size avalanche.org/avalanche-encyclopedia/travel-advice/group-size
    larger group sizes (4 or more people) are more at risk for getting caught in an avalanche
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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