3 Heli-Skiers Buried Under 100-Feet of Snow in Fatal Avalanche Near Girdwood, AK [UPDATED: 12:10 p.m. PST] On Tuesday at 3 p.m., multiple heli-skiers were trapped after an avalanche struck near Girdwood, Alaska. Due to deep snow conditions, rescuers were unable to reach them immediately. Related: Heli-Skiers Buried for 10 Minutes After Avalanche Near Whistler, BC, Buries 5 People The incident occurred near the west fork of Twentymile River. Alaska State Troopers (AST) […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed in Avalanche Near Harts Pass, WA An avalanche near Harts Pass, Washington, killed a snowmobiler and injured another yesterday, Friday, February 28, reports the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC). The incident occurred northwest of Mazama, where three snowmobilers triggered a large slab avalanche. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness Two riders were caught in the slide, leaving one fully buried and another partially buried. The […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanche Canada Issues Special Warning for B.C. and Alberta Backcountry due to Exceptionally Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Through March 3 A special avalanche warning has been issued for backcountry users in British Columbia and western Alberta as an increasingly unstable snowpack poses a serious risk of human-triggered avalanches. The advisory, issued by Avalanche Canada in coordination with Parks Canada, Alberta Parks, and the Province of British Columbia, remains in effect until Monday, March 3. Forecasters have identified a cohesive slab […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Killed by Avalanche on Mines Peak Near Berthoud Pass, CO A backcountry snowboarder died Saturday in a large avalanche on Mines Peak, east of Colorado’s Berthoud Pass. The incident occurred in “The Fingers,” a series of steep, northwest-facing avalanche paths accessible from the summit parking area. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Ski Patroller Dies Following Valentine’s Day Avalanche The Grand County Sheriff’s Office received reports of the skier-triggered avalanche around 4:45 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 23, 2025 1 Comment
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Ski Patroller Dies Following Valentine’s Day Avalanche Claire Murphy, a ski patroller at Mammoth Mountain, California, has died from injuries sustained in an avalanche that occurred during routine mitigation work. The incident involved two patrollers on Lincoln Mountain on Friday, February 14. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed After Inbounds Avalanche Seriously Injures Patroller Murphy was conducting avalanche mitigation efforts with a colleague when the slide occurred around […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 23, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Killed by 3,250 Foot Avalanche Near Golden, BC, in Canada’s 1st Avalanche-Fatality of Winter 2024-25 A 42-year-old man from Golden, British Columbia, was killed in an avalanche on Monday while skiing in the mountains southeast of the town. The incident is the first avalanche-related fatality in Canada this season. Related: 2 Backcountry Skiers Killed by Avalanche Near Bend, OR According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), authorities were alerted at 10 p.m. when two […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 19, 2025 0 Comments
2 Backcountry Skiers Killed by Avalanche Near Bend, OR Two backcountry skiers lost their lives in an avalanche near Bend, Oregon, on Monday. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recovered the bodies on Tuesday after an extensive search and rescue operation in the area known as Happy Valley. The avalanche occurred at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top, a popular backcountry destination. The slide […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 19, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Avalanche Barrels Down Canyon Next to Colorado’s I-70 On Monday morning, a natural avalanche came down Ten Mile Canyon near  I-70, between Frisco and Copper Mountain, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). “A natural avalanche was captured on camera along I-70 in Frisco, Colorado, on Monday, February 17, triggered by heavy snow and severe weather conditions. Strong winds and intense snowfall created hazardous travel conditions across […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
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