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[VIDEO] 19-Year-Old Skier in Critical Condition After Avalanche Buries Him at Passo del Tonale Resort, Italy

[VIDEO] 19-Year-Old Skier in Critical Condition After Avalanche Buries Him at Passo del Tonale Resort, Italy


A 19-year-old skier is in critical condition after an avalanche partially buried him on the Presena Glacier on Monday afternoon, March 16, according to multiple local Italian news outlets, including Gazzetta delle Valli and mi-lorenteggio.com. Related: 100 Avalanche Deaths by February in Europe: Are the Mountains More Dangerous Than Ever? The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on a highly exposed […]

Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Killed in Avalanche Near Joffre Peak, BC

Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Killed in Avalanche Near Joffre Peak, BC


One person was killed Tuesday, February 24, in an avalanche while backcountry skiing near Joffre Peak, close to Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky region, marking the province’s fourth avalanche fatality of the season and the third in the past week. Sources close to SnowBrains have confirmed that the victim was professional splitboarder Stratton Matteson, 28, from Bend, Oregon. […]

Massive Avalanche Kills 3 in Popular Austrian Ski Resort St. Anton

Massive Avalanche Kills 3 in Popular Austrian Ski Resort St. Anton


Three people have died following a massive avalanche in St. Anton am Arlberg on Friday, February 20, as the Austrian state of Tyrol grappled with a day of deadly avalanche accidents amid high danger levels across the region. The slide struck in the afternoon in the free-ski area near the Rendlbahn sector and was visible both from the village and […]

Powder Cloud From Huge Avalanche Sweeps Across Lift Line in Courmayeur, Italy, as Danger Remains High Across Alps

Powder Cloud From Huge Avalanche Sweeps Across Lift Line in Courmayeur, Italy, as Danger Remains High Across Alps


A dramatic avalanche powder cloud surged across a lift line of skiers and snowboarders in Italy on Tuesday while elevated avalanche danger grips much of the Alps over the past week.  The incident occurred near the Zerotta chairlift in Val Veny, just outside Courmayeur, where avalanche conditions were rated 4 out of 5 (High) at […]

Black Diamond Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver Due to a Corrosion Issue

Black Diamond Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver Due to a Corrosion Issue


In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, Black Diamond Equipment is recalling the Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver and related avalanche safety sets due to a corrosion issue that may cause it to malfunction. […]

Austrian Prosecutors Drop Investigation Into Guide After Austrian Avalanche That Killed 4 This Year

An Austrian mountain guide will face no criminal charges following an avalanche that killed four members of a ski touring group in the Großarl Valley in January this year. The Salzburg Public Prosecutor’s Office has discontinued its investigation into the guide, finding no breach of duty of care and concluding that the avalanche was not foreseeable in the section of […] >> читать далее

The Nickolay Dodov Foundation Works to Keep the Sierra’s Backcountry Skiers Safe

Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboarders from around the world take to California’s Lake Tahoe area to experience its dozens of ski resorts and famous dense “Sierra Cement” snow. Some of those skiers choose to explore the region’s extensive backcountry terrain marked by deep snowpacks, high-alpine bowls, and low-angle tree glades. About two hours south of the lake, in the […] >> читать далее

Skier Buried in Colorado’s First Avalanche Accident of the Season, Dug Out by Partner in 5 Minutes

Colorado’s first avalanche accident of the season occurred over the weekend, high on the slopes of Mt. Bross (14,178 feet), the state’s 22nd-highest peak. According to a CAIC observation submitted by Ryan Buller, the windslab broke at about 14,100 feet in the east-facing Moose Creek Bowl, with debris reaching about 13,550 feet. Per the report and photos, the avalanche was […] >> читать далее

Colorado Avalanche Center Issues Early-Season Avalanche Advice

The winter season has nearly arrived in Colorado, and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is already hard at work. The state-run prediction center recently issued its first avalanche forecast of the 2026-27 winter season, warning Coloradans of potential avalanche hazards across the state. The forecast ran from Thursday, October 22 through the weekend. It details a high-moisture storm moving through […] >> читать далее

New Zealand Avalanche Victim Identified as 28-Year-Old Local Ski Patroller

The victim from Sunday’s avalanche at Mount Dixon, New Zealand, has been identified as Troy Forsyth, a 28-year-old ski patroller and mountain guide from Queenstown. Forsyth died in an avalanche on Mount Dixon on Sunday, October 18. His colleagues at The Remarkables Ski Area have announced a celebration of life to honor a man remembered as a deeply talented and […] >> читать далее

Man Dies in Avalanche on Mount Dixon in New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

A man has died after being caught in an avalanche on Mount Dixon in New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park on Sunday, October 18. According to Mountain Safety Council chief executive Mike Daisley, the avalanche occurred on Mount Dixon’s east face. The region’s current avalanche forecast indicated moderate danger, with heightened risk on particular terrain features. Related: Some New Zealand […] >> читать далее

4 Dead, 4 Injured After Avalanche Strikes Near Ski Portillo in Chile

4 people died in an avalanche today near Ski Portillo in Chile and 4 more were injured. Chile’s National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) confirmed on Saturday that 4 people are dead and it is possible that there may be more missing persons involved in the slide. The large avalanche struck the alpine basin surrounding Laguna del Inca near […] >> читать далее

Two Injured in October Avalanche Near Eklutna Lake, AK — Dog Still Missing

Two people were caught in an avalanche near Pepper Peak in Alaska’s Chugach State Park on Saturday, October 10. Both were rescued and are in stable condition, although one suffered serious injuries. A dog that was with them remains missing, according to a public appeal from the injured man’s partner. The avalanche occurred on a ridge between Pepper Peak and […] >> читать далее

Avalanche Beacons: Where’s The Best Place To Wear Them?

An avalanche beacon is mandatory equipment when you head into the backcountry, sidecountry, or even into the high-gnar zones at some resorts. Practice using it and get good. Make sure your friends are proficient too. They’re the ones who are going to save your butt when you get buried. Turn it on at the car and off at the bar. […] >> читать далее

French Pro Freeride Skier Dies in Avalanche Near El Chaltén, Argentina

Juliette Willmann, a 29-year-old French freeride and ski mountaineering athlete, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after being caught in an avalanche on Cerro Crestón near El Chaltén, Argentina. Willmann was ski touring with her husband, Pierre-Idris Mehdi, 30, near the southern end of Lago del Desierto when the avalanche struck at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time. Mehdi was also […] >> читать далее

Himlung Himal Avalanche in Nepal Buries 16 Climbers at Base Camp

Disaster has struck Nepal’s Himalayan region once again, as an avalanche has buried 16 people — mostly climbers and support staff — at the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal. The group reached base camp early to help set up operations and ropes ahead of expedition teams. Following heavy precipitation across a broad swath of the region, an immense avalanche […] >> читать далее

11 Climbers Killed in Avalanche on Russia’s Mount Mizhirgi As 6 Remains Missing

At least 11 climbers have been killed and six remain missing after a large avalanche swept through a mountaineering group on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia’s North Caucasus. The avalanche struck the group in the Bezengi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria at approximately 5 p.m. local time Sunday, September 6. Russia’s regional emergency service initially reported that 15 climbers had been caught in […] >> читать далее

[Photos] NZ Avalanche Advisory Warns of Danger After Haszard Range Wind Slab Avalanche Catches 2 Skiers

On August 24, a group of skiers triggered a small wind slab avalanche while ski touring up a ridge in the Haszard Range, in the Aoraki Region of New Zealand. Two members of the group were caught; one skier lost a ski and slid a few meters, while the other member was caught and slid roughly 15 meters (50 feet) […] >> читать далее

Treble Cone, New Zealand, Closed Today & Tomorrow After Rain Triggers Avalanches and Landslides

Treble Cone was closed today, August 28, 2026, and announced that it will remain closed Saturday, August 29, 2026, as crews continue clearing landslides, managing avalanche hazards and digging out lifts and buildings following an extraordinary rain event. The resort was closed Friday and initially hoped to reopen Saturday, but a 5 p.m. update confirmed that crews need at least another […] >> читать далее

How a Collapsing Glacier Triggered a Biblical Flash Flood in Tibet and Nepal

Scientists have identified the likely cause of yesterday’s horrifying flash flood in Tibet and Nepal. After surveying seismic records and satellite images, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has pinpointed an ice avalanche as the likely cause of the destruction. Initially, it was unclear what had happened. Officials registered seismic activity of 5.2 on the Richter scale near the site. At […] >> читать далее

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Austrian Prosecutors Drop Investigation Into Guide After Austrian Avalanche That Killed 4 This Year    (2026-10-29)
The Nickolay Dodov Foundation Works to Keep the Sierra’s Backcountry Skiers Safe    (2026-10-27)
Skier Buried in Colorado’s First Avalanche Accident of the Season, Dug Out by Partner in 5 Minutes    (2026-10-27)
Colorado Avalanche Center Issues Early-Season Avalanche Advice    (2026-10-26)
New Zealand Avalanche Victim Identified as 28-Year-Old Local Ski Patroller    (2026-10-21)
Man Dies in Avalanche on Mount Dixon in New Zealand’s Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park    (2026-10-18)
4 Dead, 4 Injured After Avalanche Strikes Near Ski Portillo in Chile    (2026-10-17)
Two Injured in October Avalanche Near Eklutna Lake, AK — Dog Still Missing    (2026-10-11)
Avalanche Beacons: Where’s The Best Place To Wear Them?    (2026-10-03)
French Pro Freeride Skier Dies in Avalanche Near El Chaltén, Argentina    (2026-09-30)
Himlung Himal Avalanche in Nepal Buries 16 Climbers at Base Camp    (2026-09-29)
11 Climbers Killed in Avalanche on Russia’s Mount Mizhirgi As 6 Remains Missing    (2026-09-07)
[Photos] NZ Avalanche Advisory Warns of Danger After Haszard Range Wind Slab Avalanche Catches 2 Skiers    (2026-09-01)
Treble Cone, New Zealand, Closed Today & Tomorrow After Rain Triggers Avalanches and Landslides    (2026-08-28)
How a Collapsing Glacier Triggered a Biblical Flash Flood in Tibet and Nepal    (2026-08-27)
Cal/OSHA Fines Blackbird Mountain Guides $151,300 After Deadliest Avalanche in California History    (2026-08-21)
Cal/OSHA Fines Guiding Company $151,300 After Deadliest Avalanche in California History    (2026-08-21)
Alberta’s Haddo Peak Avalanche Inquiry Calls for Changes to Risk Reporting    (2026-08-20)
Utah’s New Avalanche Center Director Pledges to Reduce Fatalities in the Backcountry    (2026-08-19)
Swiss Mountain Guide Convicted of Negligent Homicide Following 2023 Avalanche That Killed Colorado and British Teens    (2026-08-14)
Cal/OSHA Finds Mammoth Mountain, CA, ‘Willfully’ Violated Safety Rules After Ski Patroller’s December 2025 Death    (2026-08-14)
More Details Emerge from Coroner and Independent Reports on Deadly Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9    (2026-08-12)
King Charles Reflects on 1988 Avalanche That Killed His Close Friend in Klosters, Switzerland    (2026-08-11)
Broad Peak Avalanche Update: 8 Bodies Recovered And Identified    (2026-08-02)
Update Broad Peak Avalanche: 6 Climbers Confirmed Dead as Recovery Mission Continues    (2026-08-02)
Nims Dai Purja Confirmed Dead Following Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan    (2026-08-01)
Australia’s Worst Alpine Disaster Remembered: The Thredbo Landslide    (2026-07-30)
New Andes Avalanche Center Debuts in Chile and Argentina, Bringing Crucial Forecasting to South America    (2026-07-27)
Flathead Region, MT, Marks 5 Years Without Avalanche Deaths Despite Volatile Winter    (2026-07-25)
Castle Peak Avalanche Responders Recognized    (2026-07-16)
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