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VIDEO: Why Cold Temperatures Cause Avalanches

Cold temperatures cause facets (incredibly angular, low density snow grains) to form. …

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Backcountry Skier/Doctor Still Missing After 6 Days in Alaska | Avalanche Danger Is “Extreme”

Dr. Liam Walsh, has been missing after last being seen at Hatcher…

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2 Brothers Trigger “Massive” Avalanche in Telluride, CO Yesterday | One Partially Buried, Injured

Two brothers were skiing together near Telluride, Colorado when they triggered two…

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Avalanche Buries Hatcher Pass Rd, AK Under 15-Feet of Snow Today | Skier Missing Off Pass Since Sunday

“This is the biggest slide I’ve seen go across the road since…

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VIDEO: Full CAIC Accident Report from 15-Foot Deep Avalanche That Partially Buried & Injured CO Skier on Saturday

Video report of the first injury/rescue of the season in North America…

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First Avalanche Injury in Colorado on Saturday | Skier Partially Buried, Rescued by Helicopter

The first avalanche injury/rescue of the season in North America that we…

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1st Avalanche Fatality of 2015/16 Occurs in California | UCLA Student Found Dead in Mt. Whitney Area

The first avalanche fatality of 2015/16 has occurred in California in the…

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Skier Triggers Powerful Avalanche, Takes Ride, Deploys Airbag in Alaska Yesterday:

(This test pit video was taken 30 minutes prior to the human triggered…

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