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Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Facing Lawsuit After Skier is Killed By Avalanche

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Cole Comstock, 34, of California, was killed by an avalanche on January 17, 2020, on an Alpine Meadows ski run around 10:16 in the morning. His close friend, Kaley Bloom, was also swept by the avalanche and received serious injuries but somehow survived. Comstock was an experienced skier who skied both in-bound and out-bound areas of the resort depending on conditions. […]

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Nick Retterer | February 26, 2021
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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 […]

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AvyBrains | February 26, 2021
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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 […]

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AvyBrains | February 26, 2021
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