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Iconic Maroon Bells Area, Aspen, CO Will Open a Month Late as Crews Clear Avalanche Debris

The iconic Maroon Bells area, Aspen, Colorado, will not open as scheduled…

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Avalanche and Mudslide Completely Buries Utah Canyon Road Delaying Opening

An avalanche and mudslide on Sunday night has completely covered a portion…

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4 German Ski Tourers Killed by Avalanche in Swiss Alps

Four German ski tourers who were crossing the eastern Bernese Alps in…

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Increased Education Efforts Meant There Were No Avalanche Fatalities in Cooke City Area, MT for 3rd Consecutive Year

For a third consecutive winter season there were no avalanche fatalities in…

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Natural Avalanche that Destroyed Guard Rail May Delay Opening of Independence Pass, Aspen, CO

While clearing the 12,095-foot Independence Pass, Colorado Department of Transport (CDOT) crews…

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Avalanche Canada Warns that the Warmer Weather Can Trigger an Unstable Snowpack

Avalanche experts in Canada are reminding backcountry travelers to stay alert despite…

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Female Ski-Tourer Killed by Avalanche on the Pointe des Audras, France

A female ski tourer has been killed by an avalanche on the…

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VIDEO: Snowboarder Almost Buried by TWO Avalanches Manages to Float Out to Safety

A snowboarder had a lucky escape last week in Val d’Aran, Spain…

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Evidence Suggests That The 3 Prominent Climbers Were Likely Killed By Avalanche On Their Descent

Evidence suggests that the 3 prominent climbers were likely struck and killed…

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