The 7th Annual Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop is This Weekend Teton County Search and Rescue Foundation, in partnership with the Bridger Teton Avalanche Center, is proud to present the 7th Annual Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Workshop (WYSAW) on October 22-23, 2021. The two-day symposium will be held at the Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson and virtually. Related: [PHOTOS] Utah’s First Skier-Triggered Avalanche Reported in Alta’s Albion Basin You […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 20, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Utah’s First Skier-Triggered Avalanche of the Season Reported in Alta’s Albion Basin The first (reported) skier-triggered avalanche in Utah this season occurred on Friday in Albion Basin at Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, according to the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). Related: Brain Post: What is the Most Dangerous Time of Year for Avalanches? Natural avalanches had already been spotted as early as 11th October as an early season storm dumped […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 20, 2021 3 Comments
3 Men Caught, 1 Buried and 2 Injured After Triggering Avalanche in Alaska A man was buried on Wednesday when three hunters in Alaska triggered an avalanche. His two friends managed to dig him out. An avalanche was triggered by three sheep hunters traversing along a ridge above Hunter Creek. It was reported that the hunter in the lead triggered the slide. All three hunters were caught and carried approximately 1,000-1,500′ down the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 8, 2021 0 Comments
Unexploded Avalanche Bomb Found on Breckenridge, CO Peak 6 An unexploded avalanche control device was discovered near Peak Six in Breckenridge, CO, yesterday, according to a Facebook post from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). UNEXPLODED AVALANCHE CONTROL DEVICE FOUND An unexploded avalanche control device was found and will be detonated on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m. near the top of Peak 6 in Breckenridge. This […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Snowboarder Triggers Avalanche in Alaska – Be Aware of Dangerous Early Season Conditions AvyBrains | October 4, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is definitely fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of the dangers it presents is important to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing out there, […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 4, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Access (BCA) Releases New Avalanche Safety Video Series Called “BCA Live” AvyBrains | September 27, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
The Evolution of Ski Patrol: Dogs, Tech, and Love for the Mountains Ski patrol has been part of the ski industry from the very beginning. From ancient monks rescuing travelers in the Alps to drones joining the Aspen Mountain Rescue, the desire to keep each other safe in the mountains is tried and true. Ski patrol today strives to keep up with the ever-changing ski industry. This had led to advanced avalanche mitigation and high […] Avalanche Katy Shipley | August 26, 2021 0 Comments
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