The stories of some of those lucky enough to escape this feared mountain phenomenon. Hear first hand accounts from survivors from avalanches around the world. According to the Canadian Avalanche Center, this past year Canada has experienced the deadliest beginning to the avalanche season on record. As of January 2008, there have been ten fatalities since the start of the avalanche season. Avalanche: The White Death tells the stories of some of those lucky enough to escape this feared mountain phenomenon. Hear first hand accounts from survivors from avalanches around the world. The film takes viewers to Nepal, Austria, Utah and Alaska to reveal the catastrophe and horror of being caught in the path of such a force of nature. Although this awesome natural phenomenon is rarely stopped, scientists are learning new ways of predicting and safely triggering avalanches in a controlled manner. In addition to this, mountain awareness is beginning to be taught to winter sports enthusiasts.