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VIDEO: Why Cold Temperatures Cause Avalanches
Cold temperatures cause facets (incredibly angular, low density snow grains) to form. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Skier Triggers Powerful Avalanche, Takes Ride, Deploys Airbag in Alaska Yesterday:
(This test pit video was taken 30 minutes prior to the human triggered…