VIDEO: Ski Cut Produces Large Avalanche in Chamonix, France This video is from exactly one year ago today in Chamonix, France on the Helbronner Petit Flambeau. Ski cuts are a very important tool in the backcountry. They are a way of testing a slope to see if it may avalanche. Please do not attempt to ski cut a slope unless you are experienced and qualified. “Ski or Slope Cut: A […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 16, 2017 175 Likes 5 Tweets 0 Comments
Final Details Emerge in Montana Avalanche Death & Suicide: Skier Who Died in Avalanche Had Beacon Turned Off in Backpack On October 7th, 2017, famous climbers Hayden Kennedy, 27, and Inge Perkins, 23, were caught in an avalanche on Imp Peak in Montana. Inge was fully buried, Hayden was partially buried. Hayden freed himself and tried to find Inge but was unable to locate her due to the fact that her avalanche beacon was turned off and in her backpack. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 13, 2017 684 Likes 1 Tweet 1 Comment
Full Details, Helicopter Footage, & Images of Avalanche That Killed Inge Perkins & Lead Hayden Kennedy to Suicide On October 7th, 2017, two skiers were skinning up Imp Peak in Montana when they triggered an avalanche. The skiers were famous climbers Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins who were lovers living together in nearby Bozeman. 2 Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Montana on Saturday | One Killed, Survivor Took His Own Life In Grief The avalanche fully buried Inge. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 12, 2017 281 Likes 1 Tweet 1 Comment
2 Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Montana on Saturday | One Killed, Survivor Took His Own Life In Grief On Saturday, October 7th 2017, a backcountry skier, famous climber Inge Perkins, was fully buried and killed in an avalanche while approaching Imp Peak, MT. Her ski partner, famous climber Hayden Kennedy, was only partially buried by the avalanche, searched for his buried partner, couldn’t find her, hiked out, and notified authorities. The next day, Hayden took his own life […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 10, 2017 1.5k Likes 4 Tweets 3 Comments
1st Avalanche Fatality in North America Occurred in Montana on Saturday The first avalanche fatality in North America occurred on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 in Montana. Two skiers were caught in an avalanche while approaching Imp Peak in the southern Madison Range, MT. Both skiers were caught in the avalanche – one was fully buried, one was partially buried. The fully buried skier wasn’t recovered from the avalanche until Sunday. “With […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 10, 2017 103 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
4 Avalanches Recorded in Colorado This Week Four avalanches were recorded by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center this week. All 4 were naturally triggered. Colorado’s high mountains saw up to 20″ of snow this week. Early season snowfall in Colorado can sometimes lead to weak layers in the CO snowpack that last all season long. A skier triggered avalanche occurred in Montana on Tuesday. Colorado Avalanche Summary […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 5, 2017 40 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
Hong Kong Man Killed in Avalanche on 13,015′ Eiger, Switzerland Last Week A mountaineer from Hong Kong died in an avalanche in Switzerland last Thursday on September 21nd, 2017. A 4 person mountaineering team was climbing the 13,015′ Eiger when the avalanche came down on them. One mountaineer was killed and another was injured when snow, ice, and rock came down on the team hitting 3 of the team members. A 42-year-old […] Avalanche AvyBrains | September 28, 2017 18 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
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