The Sherpa people in the Himalayas, Nepal, have a deep connection with the mountains and consider them sacred. They have a rich oral tradition that passes on the knowledge of avalanche formation and prevention. They use natural signs, such as the sound of cracking snow, the shape of the clouds, and the direction of the wind, to forecast avalanches. They also avoid traveling in avalanche-prone areas during certain times of the day and year, and use ropes and poles to navigate the terrain.