Unprepared Hikers Lucky to Survive 2 Avalanches in French Pyrenees
Two young brothers from Bordeaux, France, narrowly escaped tragedy on Thursday after…
Avalanches in Val Thorens, France, Leave One Critically Injured and Force Ski Area Shutdown
A series of avalanches swept through Val Thorens ski area in the…
Separate Avalanches Kill 2 in Swiss Alps Amid Warming Temperatures
Two skiers died in separate avalanches last week in Switzerland’s Valais Alps.…
2 Skiers Killed in Separate Alberta Avalanches Near Lake Louise Ski Resort and Kananaskis
Two backcountry skiers died in separate avalanches west of Calgary, Alberta, on…
Patroller Injured and Skier Partially Buried Following Inbounds Avalanches at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Yesterday
A ski patroller at Palisades Tahoe, California, was injured Thursday morning while…
2 Avalanches Reported at Palisades Tahoe, CA
Palisades Tahoe, California, reported two small avalanches today, requiring ski patrol and…
Colorado Has Twice as Many Avalanche Deaths as any Other State
Avalanches can occur in mountains as snow accumulates on steep slopes. If…
90 Avalanches, 18 Human-Triggered, 6 People Carried, and 3 Partial Burials in Colorado Last Week
90 avalanches were reported in Colorado from November 21 to 27, 18…