Avalanche in Davos, Switzerland, Buries 2 Backcountry Skiers, Leaving 1 Dead & 1 Seriously Injured On Saturday, March 2, two backcountry skiers were swept away and buried by two separate avalanches in the Davos ski area in Switzerland. Both skiers were traveling on separate freeride areas in Davos Monstein, near the Rinerhorn ski area of the Davos Klosters resort. Local cantonal police received a message just before 2 p.m. that a skier was completely buried […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Inbounds Avalanche at Saas Fee, Switzerland, Kills Skier on Piste [updated March 10, 2024] A skier was buried by an avalanche in the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas area of Saas-Grund, which is part of the Saas-Fee ski area, Switzerland, on Saturday, March 2. According to the press release by the Valais Cantonal Police, an avalanche broke around 11:40 a.m. and slid onto the slope above the mountain restaurant in Hohsaas. The avalanche […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 3, 2024 0 Comments
American Man Dies in Avalanche in Myoko, Japan On Wednesday, February 28, an American man was killed in an avalanche in Myoko City in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Japanese police were notified around 1:00 p.m. that a group of four men were lost in the backcountry, and at least one person had been caught in an avalanche. A rescue team was dispatched and located the party approximately […] Avalanche Mike Humphrey | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Italian Avalanche Buries 3 Backcountry Skiers, Leaving 1 Dead and 2 Severely Injured According to Mountain Rescue Vipiteno/Sterzing, three backcountry skiers from Germany were caught in an avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, on Wednesday afternoon, February 28. The trio had traveled in a group of four with one skier turning around mid-way. Currently, two of the skiers are in critical condition, while a third was pronounced dead at the accident site. On Wednesday […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
New EVO BT Avalanche Transceiver Delivers Modern Performance and Intuitive Features Bluetooth-enabled avalanche transceiver offers complete solution for safety in the mountains ARVA, the well-known French producer of avalanche safety equipment, is proud to announce the arrival of its next-generation avalanche transceiver, the EVO BT, designed with effective modern features and a simple interface for all users. Related: Brighton Ski Patrol, UT, Asks Visitors to Bring Beacon, Shovel, Probe When Entering […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Aftermath of Massive Mount Shasta, CA, President’s Day Avalanche On President’s Day, February 19, the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center shared reports of a massive D4 avalanche, the second-largest classification, in Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta, California. The avalanche occurred naturally during a snowstorm and was discovered two days later. Related: [PHOTOS] Huge 3-Mile Long Avalanche Travels 5,000-Vertical-Feet and Creates 60-Foot High Walls on Mount Shasta, CA The storm, which […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche Near Castle Mountain Resort, AB | 2 Children and Another Man Saved A 46-year-old man from Magrath, Alberta, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the backcountry near Castle Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 24. According to a news release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred in the Crowsnest Pass region around 1:00 p.m. when two men and two children were snowmobiling. One of the men […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Killed and 6 Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir A Russian skier was killed in an inbounds avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir, while a successful rescue operation saved six others, including a local guide, officials reported. Related: [VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area The avalanche struck the Army Ridge at Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday afternoon, trapping the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments