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First Snowfall, First Avalanche: Skier Triggered and Caught Near Silverton Mountain, CO

A skier triggered and was briefly caught in an avalanche on Sunday, the first reported human-triggered avalanche of the 2024-25 winter season. The incident occurred in Silverton Mountain, Colorado’s, heli terrain. The area had received almost two feet of fresh snow the previous day. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing According to a report on the Colorado Avalanche […]
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Colorado Has Twice as Many Avalanche Deaths as any Other State

Avalanches can occur in mountains as snow accumulates on steep slopes. If the snowpack becomes unstable, it can suddenly release and rapidly descend downslope. Some avalanches have occurred in the Northeast but do not happen nearly as much compared to the Western U.S. Alaska, Washington, Utah, and Montana are known for being prone to the risk of avalanches. However, Colorado […]
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Avalanche Centers Under Threat Due to USFS Hiring Freeze

The United States Forest Service (USFS) plays a crucial role in managing public lands, including a formal agreement with the American Avalanche Association (A3) to provide avalanche forecasting programs that help keep backcountry skiers and mountaineers safe. Unfortunately, the spending bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives gave the agency around $500 million less than requested. This means […]
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Swiss Research Shows 10% Jump in Avalanche Survival and 45% Faster Rescues in Last 40 Years

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A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open reveals significant improvements in avalanche survival rates in Switzerland over the past 40 years. The research, conducted by a team led by Dr. Simon Rauch, analyzed data from 1,643 individuals critically buried by avalanches between 1981 and 2020. Related: AIARE Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in […]
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Deadly Avalanche Kills Heliski Guide in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

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The New Zealand Herald reports that a heliskier was killed in an avalanche in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on Wednesday, September 25, in the remote Arrowsmith Range of Mid Canterbury, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Christchurch. The skier was identified as heliski guide Brett Evans, aged 38, who worked with Methven Heliski. Emergency services received the distress call […]
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1 Dead, 1 Buried, and 1 Self-Rescued Following Avalanche Near Bariloche, Argentina

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An avalanche struck Cerro López mountain near Bariloche, Argentina, on Wednesday afternoon, killing a British woman and burying one person while leaving another missing, reports La Nacion. The incident occurred during a cross-country skiing expedition in the popular Nahuel Huapi National Park. Related: The Science Behind Avalanches Emergency services rushed to the scene after the avalanche was reported at 5:40 […]
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[VIDEO] Italian Climbers Narrowly Escape Huge Avalanche on K2

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In a heart-stopping moment captured on video, Italian mountaineers Federico Secchi and Marco Majori narrowly escaped a potentially deadly avalanche on K2, the world’s second-highest peak. The incident occurred during their ambitious summer expedition to climb Broad Peak and K2 without supplemental oxygen. Related: Ice Avalanche Strikes Hiking Group on Mont Blanc, France, Killing 1 and Injuring 4 Resting in […]
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