Rider Triggered Avalanche on Berthoud Pass, CO | CAIC Warns ‘Low Danger Rating’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Green Light Conditions’ A rider triggered an avalanche near Berthoud Pass, CO (near Winter Park Resort) on Sunday, November 15 on a north-facing slope, warns the CAIC on Facebook. The avalanche broke above the rider but he was able to ride off of the slab. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing The avalanche danger is rated LOW (1of5) statewide today. This […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 20, 2020 2 Comments
How Alta, UT Became the Birthplace of Avalanche Mitigation Work in North America Everything we know about avalanche mitigation work can be traced back to Alta, Utah—one way or another. 57% of the 9-mile Little Cottonwood Canyon Road (Where the town of Alta is tucked away)is in an avalanche runout zone making it one of the most avalanche-prone roads on earth. For Alta inhabitants, avalanches are a part of life. Little Cottonwood Canyon […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | November 19, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Dramatic Rescue Following Avalanche on Mount Whitney, CA AvyBrains | November 18, 2020 Likes Tweets 3 Comments
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