CAIC Encouraging Backcountry Users to Stick to Low Angle Terrain With Instagram Competition While avalanche conditions remain sketchy, and in the aftermath of the deadliest avalanche cycle in US history, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) encourages backcountry skiers and riders to stick to low-angle terrain and win swag. Use the hashtag #LowAngleFTW, tag @friendsofcaic, and they’ll share their favorites. The best will WIN from a grab bag of prizes from partners, including […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Valemount, BC | Beacon Wasn’t Working A backcountry skier was killed by an avalanche in the Swift Creek valley, northeast of Valemount, BC, on Tuesday. The 35-year-old from Fernie, BC, was skiing with two others who were also caught in the 3.5-size slide. They were able to self-rescue but could not find their friend. His body was recovered the following day in the avalanche debris field by […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: UAC Investigates a Huge Natural Avalanche With 10-Foot Crown in the Uinta Mountains View this post on Instagram A post shared by Utah Avalanche Center (@utavy) Big Uinta avy! Outlying areas like Logan, western Uinta’s, and Manti-Skyline are still experiencing big, connected, meaty avalanches, breaking to the ground. “The way we can avoid these big monsters, which we can still trigger, is to avoid being on or connected to steep slopes.” […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
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