Latest avalanche safety news
Why do avalanches happen? The science behind the deadly phenomenon
By Alex Foxfield published
Our mountaineering expert delves into the science behind avalanches to answer the question: why do avalanches happen?
7 springtime trail hazards hikers and runners need to know about
By Julia Clarke published
With a little know-how, you can hike safely in any season
What is a snow cornice? And how do you stay safe around this deadly alpine hazard?
By Julia Clarke published
The risk of snow cornices increases in the mountains in the spring – here’s how to avoid disaster
How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?
By Julia Clarke published
The backcountry skier was swept out of view of their companion on Buffalo Mountain
"Imagine being buried under thousands of these" – Utah ski patroller poses next to huge boulder-sized snowball
By Julia Clarke published
The Center shared the picture of a ski patroller standing next to an enormous ball of snow that appears to be both taller and wider than he is
The best avalanche beacons 2024: emergency transceivers that save lives
By Berne Broudy last updated
If disaster strikes, the best avalanche beacons will vastly improve your chances of survival and help you save others
Colorado sees first avalanche fatality of season as longtime local killed in deadly slide
By Julia Clarke published
The victim was a 67-year-old backcountry snowboarder
See professional skier successfully deploy airbag while tumbling in avalanche
By Cat Ellis published
Hopefully you'll never need it, but an airbag can increase your odds of survival when worn and used properly
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