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“If an Animal Can Trigger an Avalanche Right Now, So Can You.” | Suspected Wildlife-Triggered Avalanche Reported in Colorado

Human-triggered and natural avalanches aren't the only kinds of slides backcountry travelers…

Martin Kuprianowicz

What Exactly are “Remotely Triggered” Avalanches?

An avalanche, whether massive or minimal, can be detrimental and devastating to…

John Cunningham

CAIC: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center released an early-season snow update on its…

SnowBrains

Skiers Trigger 1st Avalanche of the Season in Colorado

13,198-foot Mountain Boy Peak experienced Colorado's first avalanche of the season, as…

AvyBrains

The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing

Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen…

Clay Malott

AIARE Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in the Backcountry

AIARE course graduates report increases in avalanche preparedness practices during trip preparation,…

AvyBrains

2022/23 Avalanche Summary from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Skiing is inherently dangerous, and it is a risk that most participants…

Gregg Frantz