Tag: avalanche

[PHOTOS] Skier-Triggered Avalanche With 7-Foot Crown Near Beaver Creek Resort, CO

A significant avalanche was triggered near Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado on…

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Warns of Dangerous Avalanche Conditions During Thanksgiving Week

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers of a…

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Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professionalโ€™s Daily Avalanche Forecast

This post first appeared on Powder Highway Backcountry, was written by Conor…

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Forest Service Budget Challenges Threaten Avalanche Center Operations Nationwide

Chances are, if youโ€™ve gone backcountry skiing in the United States recently,…

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Brain Post: The Hidden Dangers of an Early Season Snowpack

Have you ever wondered why avalanche forecasters get so worked up about…

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[VIDEO] A Skier Triggered an Avalanche in Super Couloir at Bridger Bowl, MT, Yesterday

A skier triggered an avalanche in Super Couloir at Bridger Bowl, Montana,…

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Buried Hiker Survives Crowsnest Pass, AB, Avalanche Thanks to Quick Rescue

Three hikers triggered a slab avalanche in Crowsnest Pass on Sunday, reminding…

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off

Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of…

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