3 Heli-Skiers, Including Guide, Killed by Avalanche in British Columbia Three heli-skiers were killed on Monday afternoon when an avalanche struck near Kaslo, British Columbia. The incident occurred in the Clute Creek watershed east of Kootenay Lake. According to a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) press release, two groups of skiers had just completed their run in an alpine bowl and were waiting in a staging area below the treeline. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, Closed for 2 Days Due to Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, announced yesterday a temporary closure for Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25, due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing significant rain and wind to the region, leading to very dangerous avalanche conditions. The closure follows exceptional snowfall throughout the month. Related: Top 9 Biggest Snowfalls in North America This Season The ski area plans to reopen on […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Avalanche in Northern Sweden Sweeps Away Heli-Skiing Group, Killing 2 Brothers Two Italian skiers died Thursday afternoon, March 20, after an avalanche struck a heli-skiing group in the Abisko mountains, near the Norwegian border. The victims, identified as brothers Mattia Böer, 50, and Daniele Böer, 45, were buried under the snow, while a third brother, Simone Böer, survived by deploying his airbag. The Böer brothers were lifelong mountain enthusiasts, sharing a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
Young Boy Killed in Avalanche on Turnagain Pass, AK Updated March 25, 2025, 3:15 a.m. On March 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the remains of a teenage snowmobiler were recovered from the field by the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group and transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the Alaska State Troopers. The Next of kin notifications have been completed. A young snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
Special Public Avalanche Warning in Effect for Central Rockies Through Monday A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Central Rockies, including Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through Monday, March 24. Avalanche Canada issued the warning in collaboration with Parks Canada and provincial authorities. “A Special Public Avalanche Warning is in place for Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, and Kananaskis Country, through […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Shares Harrowing Account of Being Buried in 1,000-Vertical-Foot Avalanche in Terminal Cancer Couloir, NV [UPDATED: 3/24/25 at 7:30 a.m. PST] On March 16, a natural avalanche occurred in the Terminal Cancer Couloir, Nevada, carrying two people and partially burying one. The slide, triggered by wind-drifted snow and cornice failure, involved three experienced skiers, partially burying one and sweeping another over cliffs. All survived without significant injuries. Related: Terminal Cancer Couloir, NV Report: A Close Avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Man Buried 5-Feet Under Avalanche in Norway Contacts Police and Survives 7-Hours Before Successful Rescue A tourist was rescued alive after being buried under an avalanche for seven hours in Norway’s Lyngen municipality. The Wednesday, March 19 incident amazed rescue teams and avalanche experts. The man, described as being in his forties or fifties, was found conscious under approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) of snow shortly after midnight. He managed to survive in an air […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 3 Cars Trapped by Avalanche on Little Cottonwood Canyon Near Snowbird Ski Area, UT Got hit by an avalanche and lived to tell about it. We are lucky. @Snowbird @skiutah @KSL5TV @KUTV2News pic.twitter.com/bmesM5Zsw9 — Jp (@2investjp) March 19, 2025 State Route 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon was hit by an avalanche on Tuesday evening, trapping three vehicles and forcing the Utah Department of Transport (UDOT) to close the road. No injuries were reported, but […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
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