Utah Avalanche Center: “We Are Doomed in Utah for a Very Dangerous Winter” “I don’t mean to be the bearer of bad news here but we’re doomed in Utah for a very dangerous winter. As you can see our snowpack is completely faceted. This is basically the entire state.” – Trent Meisenheimer, Utah Avalanche Center, 12/25/24 The Utah Avalanche Center just released a video talking about their weak snowpack structure and the big […] Backcountry AvyBrains | December 27, 2024 0 Comments
Deadly Christmas Period in European Alps Continues As Father & Son Perish on Boxing Day in Avalanche Near Tux, Austria A tragic avalanche in Austria’s Tux Alps claimed the lives of a 51-year-old father and his 22-year-old son during a backcountry tour on December 26, 2024. The incident is the fourth death over the Christmas period in the European Alps, after a Swiss Olympic snowboarder died on December 23 and a 14-year-old boy died on Christmas Day in Les Arcs, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 26, 2024 0 Comments
Tragic Christmas Avalanche Claims Life of Teen Skier in Les Arcs, France A festive day of skiing turned to heartbreak in Les Arcs, France, on Christmas Day when a 14-year-old boy lost his life in an off-piste avalanche. The tragedy unfolded in the Aiguille Rouge sector near Arc 2000, a part of the renowned ski resort in the Savoie region. Related: Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, as Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 26, 2024 0 Comments
Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, As Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic Snowboarder A snowboarder lost her life in a tragic avalanche on a closed slope in Arosa, Switzerland, on Monday, December 23, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. The 26-year-old, was identified by the Swiss Ski Association as snowboard cross athlete Sophie Hediger. Hediger had ventured onto the Black Diamond run with another snow sports enthusiast when disaster struck. The incident […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 24, 2024 7 Comments
Heli-Skiers Buried for 10 Minutes After Avalanche Near Whistler, BC, Buries 5 People Five heli-skiers were caught in an avalanche near Whistler, British Columbia, on Monday afternoon, triggering a rescue operation that ended with all individuals safely recovered. Related: [PHOTOS] Idaho Avalanche Claims Season’s First Fatality in North America The avalanche occurred in a backcountry area called The Meadow on Ipsoot Mountain. It was triggered during a heli-skiing trip with Whistler Heli-Ski. The […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
Father Rescues 2 Teenage Sons Buried in Avalanche in Val d’Isère, France Two teenagers, aged 12 and 17, were rescued after being swept away by an avalanche in the off-piste Spatule sector of Val d’Isère in Savoie, France, on Monday, December 23. The avalanche occurred shortly after 1 p.m. in the Bellevarde area, a rugged and challenging terrain popular with advanced skiers. The region was under an orange snow alert with a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Caught and Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Bridger Bowl, MT A skier was caught and buried in an inbounds avalanche at Bridger Bowl, Montana, on Sunday, December 15. The avalanche occurred in open terrain in the Papa Bear region below Bridger Gully. Thankfully, the skier was buried just below the surface and was able to punch a hole up through the top of the snow for fresh air. This enabled […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Idaho Avalanche Claims Season’s First Fatality in North America A snow biker was killed in an avalanche northwest of Cascade, Idaho, on Sunday, according to a preliminary report from the Payette Avalanche Center (PAC). The slide had a 2-4 foot crown and slid 300 feet. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness Two snow bikers triggered the avalanche just south of PAC’s forecast area. One rider was caught […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
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