Sochi Taking Steps to Raise Safety for Athletes in Avalanche-prone Caucasus Mountains
Alpine skiers can rest a little easier knowing that the organizers of the 2014 Winter Olympics are working to increase safety for them.
At the Sochi 2014 Olympics, the skiing events will take place high on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains that surround the Black Sea. These mountains are known for their high amount of avalanches that occur. So how do you protect the skiers and the spectators from this risk? You install anti-avalanche devices also known as gasexes.
