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Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, As Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic Snowboarder

Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, As Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic Snowboarder


A snowboarder lost her life in a tragic avalanche on a closed slope in Arosa, Switzerland, on Monday, December 23, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. The 26-year-old, was identified by …

27-Year-Old Freerider Caught in Avalanche at Stubai, Austria

27-Year-Old Freerider Caught in Avalanche at Stubai, Austria


On Wednesday, December 11, a 27-year-old local skier was caught in an avalanche at the Stubai Glacier, Austria. The 27-year-old was skiing with a 33-year-old Canadian near the “Wildspitz” mountain station. The pair left the groomed runs and skied eastward into steeper off-piste terrain, where they triggered a loose snow avalanche.

Единственный в России тренировочный лавинно-спасательный полигон возобновил работу на «Роза Хутор»

Здесь проходят бесплатные занятия по безопасности в горах. Полигон был открыт в 2020 году с целью обучения всех желающих общим правилам безопасного поведения в горах. Тренировки, которые здесь пр… >> читать далее

Столкновение на склоне в Лез Арк с трагическим исходом

На курорте Лез-Арк, расположенном во Французских Альпах, британская горнолыжница столкнулась на склоне Эгюий-Руж со своим соотечественником. Службы экстренной помощи прибыли к месту происшеств… >> читать далее

CAIC Full Report From Red Mountain Pass, CO, Avalanche Fatality: Victim Discovered by Wife After He Failed to Return Home

On Tuesday, January 7, an avalanche caught, buried, and killed a backcountry skier on Red Mountain Number 3, east of Red Mountain Pass, Colorado. The area is known locally as Bollywood and is about six miles east of Telluride. Related: Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Telluride, CO The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) just published its full report of […] >> читать далее

[PHOTOS] Airbag Saves Skier After 1,600-Foot Avalanche Ride Over Cliffs and Through Trees Near Kicking Horse Resort, BC

A skier suffered multiple major injuries after triggering a large avalanche just outside the boundary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 11. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. when a group ventured into a notoriously complex area known as Terminator 2.5. Related: SnowBrains Podcast #42 | Utah Avalanche Center – Should We Use Avalanche […] >> читать далее

3 Killed as Avalanche Buries 5 Skiers in Lepontine Alps, Italy

Three skiers tragically lost their lives in an avalanche on the eastern ridge of Punta Valgrande, a summit rising to 2,856 meters (9,370 feet) in the Northern Lepontine Alps. The incident occurred shortly after noon on Sunday, January 12, on the Italian-Swiss border in the municipal territory of Trasquera. The victims were identified as Enzo Bonini, 65, owner of a […] >> читать далее

4 Skiers Swept Away by Avalanche & 2 Killed in Off-Piste Area Near Val d’Isère, France

Tragedy struck the iconic Val d’Isère ski resort in France on Sunday, January 12, when an avalanche claimed the lives of two skiers in an off-piste area known for its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas. The men, aged 29 and 34, were part of a group of six Estonians skiing on the reverse side of the Cugnaï, an unmarked slope […] >> читать далее

Body of 1 Missing British Hiker Found as Search for Friend Resumes in Trentino, Italy

The search for two British mountaineers missing in the Adamello group of the Italian Dolomites since New Year’s Day has yielded a heartbreaking discovery. Rescuers located the lifeless body of Samuel Harris, 35, on Wednesday morning, January 8, near the Conca Pass, at an altitude of 2,600 meters (8,530 feet). Efforts to locate his hiking partner, 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, are […] >> читать далее

What it Costs the Utah Avalanche Center to Produce a Daily Avalanche Forecast

An avalanche forecast is one of the most valuable resources for those looking to explore the epic Utah backcountry. Luckily, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) provides this information, free of charge, to keep outdoor explorers safe. With the slow and warm start to the Utah ski season, followed by a heavy and wet storm cycle, this information is as crucial […] >> читать далее

Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Telluride, CO

On Tuesday, January 7, an avalanche caught, buried, and killed a backcountry skier on Red Mountain Number 3, east of Red Mountain Pass, Colorado. The area is known locally as Bollywood and is about six miles east of Telluride. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 73 | Dr. Ethan Greene – Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center The avalanche occurred on […] >> читать далее

Accident Report Reveals how Snowboarder Got Buried 20 Feet Deep in New Year’s Eve Utah Avalanche

A 54-year-old man died in an avalanche on Tuesday, December 31, the second avalanche-related fatality in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains in three days after another snowboarder was found dead in Millcreek Canyon near Salt Lake City. The incident occurred in the Davenport Hill area north of the ridge separating Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City. The man, […] >> читать далее

Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche on Togwotee Pass, WY

An avalanche on Togwotee Pass, Wyoming, killed a backcountry skier on Saturday, January 4. Kenneth Goff, 36, of Lander, died when a group of four skiers triggered a slide in the Breccia Cliffs area. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 73 | Dr. Ethan Greene – Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center The  avalanche, with a five-foot crown, fully buried Goff […] >> читать далее

[VIDEO] Massive Avalanche Closes SR-210 Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed Saturday while Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) teams performed avalanche mitigation work, resulting in the massive avalanche in the video above. Related: Utah Avalanche Center: “We Are Doomed in Utah for a Very Dangerous Winter” Up to 22 inches of fresh had fallen during the previous 24 hours, reaching five inches an hour at […] >> читать далее

How Avalanche Mitigation Has Evolved in Utah and Beyond

Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range receives large amounts of snow, and with that comes serious avalanche problems to mitigate. Whether by ski resorts or the Utah Department of Transportation, great efforts are made each season to keep the public safe from avalanches. Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) provides incredible access to world-class skiing, only miles from metropolitan Salt Lake City. More than […] >> читать далее

[PHOTOS] Snowboarder Missing in Snowy Millcreek Canyon, UT, Was Killed by Avalanche

Updated at 11:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday, December 31, 2024–The body of a snowboarder (initially reported to be a hiker) missing since Saturday was discovered by a member of the public on Monday and retrieved on Tuesday. The victim appears to have been buried in an avalanche just below Porter Fork Pass. “Rescue #41: Missing snowboarder in Mill Creek Date: […] >> читать далее

[PHOTOS] Solo Snowboarder Killed in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Avalanche Was Buried Under 20-Feet of Snow

A 54-year-old man died in an avalanche on Tuesday, December 31, the second avalanche-related fatality in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains in three days. The incident occurred in the Davenport Hill area north of the ridge separating Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Salt Lake City. The crown was two feet deep, 300 feet wide, and ran for 400 vertical feet. The […] >> читать далее