Tag: avalanche

First Snowfall, First Avalanche: Skier Triggered and Caught Near Silverton Mountain, CO

A skier triggered and was briefly caught in an avalanche on Sunday,…

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Swiss Research Shows 10% Jump in Avalanche Survival and 45% Faster Rescues in Last 40 Years

A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open reveals significant improvements in…

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Deadly Avalanche Kills Heliski Guide in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

The New Zealand Herald reports that a heliskier was killed in an…

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[PHOTOS] Avalanche Buries Skier Near Treble Cone Ski Area, New Zealand

On Monday, a skier was buried in an avalanche near Wฤnaka's Treble…

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1 Dead, 1 Buried, and 1 Self-Rescued Following Avalanche Near Bariloche, Argentina

An avalanche struck Cerro Lรณpez mountain near Bariloche, Argentina, on Wednesday afternoon,…

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[VIDEO] Italian Climbers Narrowly Escape Huge Avalanche on K2

In a heart-stopping moment captured on video, Italian mountaineers Federico Secchi and…

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The Science Behind Avalanches

Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural hazards and the science behind…

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First Avalanche of the Season Reported in New Zealand

On July 5, a two-person avalanche involvement was reported in the Ohau…

Nathaniel Lewis