Tag: danger

The 9 Most Frequent Dangers in the Mountains, and How to Avoid Them

As enchanting as the mountains maybe, they are far from forgiving. ย Some…

Spencer Miller

K2 and the Commercial Exploitation of a Deadly Peak

K2 is the second-highest mountain above sea level, with an altitude of…

Julia Schneemann

Why This Ski Season Has Seen More Fatal In-Bounds Crashes

This season has been off to a rocky start in many ways.…

Aunika Skogen

Backcountry Popularity Increases Avalanche Danger

Interest in backcountry skiing and riding has grown exponentially since March 2020,…

Aunika Skogen

Three Mountaineers Missing in K2 Winter Attempt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj78ISvfueI&feature=emb_title At 28,251', K2 is the second-highest peak in the world. The…

Dominic Gawel

Is Colorado Really One of the Worst States to Drive in?

Colorado was ranked as one of the worst states to drive in…

Dominic Gawel

Deadly Days: What is an Avalanche Cycle?

In the snow industry, we hear the words "avalanche cycle" thrown around…

Clay Malott

Free Avalanche Beacon Training Park Near Vail, CO

White River National Forest and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) just…

Dominic Gawel