Tag: avalanche risk

An Analysis of Avalanche Risk by Major Ski Country

For most skiers and snowboarders, the risk of dying in an avalanche…

Julia Schneemann

June Mountain, CA, Closed Yesterday Due to Extreme Weather and High Avalanche Danger

June Mountain, California, closed yesterday due to extreme weather and safety concerns.…

Gregg Frantz

European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm

The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for…

AvyBrains

Snowbird, UT, Only Opened Beginner Lift Yesterday Due to Avalanche Activity

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Washington’s State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) Now Closed For Season Due to Avalanche Hazard

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the seasonal closure…

SnowBrains

Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Update for Easter

Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, opened temporarily last night, Saturday, April 8, 2023,…

SnowBrains

How Avalanche Forecasts are Made

Hopefully, everyone who accesses the winter backcountry environment is familiar with avalanche…

Connor Phillips

Man vs Snow | 4 Minutes of Terrifying Avalanche Footage

Kevin Fogolin is a man that doesn't try to avoid avalanches, he…

Michael Etezadi