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The Forgotten Mile-Wide Avalanche That Struck Northern Utah in 1986 | 1 Million Cubic Yards of Snow, 60 Feet of Debris
My landlord's name is Pete. He's in his sixties and has been…
38 Avalanches, Including 13 Human-Triggered, Recorded in Colorado Just Last Week
38 avalanches, including 13 triggered by humans, have been recorded across Colorado…
Rider Triggered Avalanche on Berthoud Pass, CO | CAIC Warns ‘Low Danger Rating’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Green Light Conditions’
A rider triggered an avalanche near Berthoud Pass, CO (near Winter Park…
How Alta, UT, Became the Birthplace of Avalanche Mitigation Work in North America
Everything we know about avalanche mitigation work can be traced back to…
VIDEO: Dramatic Rescue Following Avalanche on Mount Whitney, CA
This video was captured on April 22, 2017, and posted to YouTube…
Utah Avalanche Center Expresses Serious Concerns About Backcountry Skiers Ignoring Basic Safety Rules
The Utah Avalanche Center has expressed their concern at parties of skiers…
VIDEO: Skier Triggered Avalanche in Sawatch Range, Colorado on Friday 13th November, 2020
A skier triggered this avalanche on a wind-loaded northeast-facing slope in the…
Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy: Snowpack Temperature Gradient Explained
When talking about avalanches and backcountry risk, the term "weak layer" seems…
