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Avalanche Carried Snowboarder 600-Feet into Death Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, WY

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Teton Interagency Dispatch Center (TIDC) received an emergency call at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, notifying them that a snowboarder was injured off the west side of Albright Peak in Grand Teton National Park. The snowboarder, a local Idaho man, was caught in an avalanche and swept into Death Canyon. A member of the injured man’s party called […]

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AvyBrains | January 19, 2023
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Avalanche Derails Freight Train in Alaska

Yesterday morning, a train was derailed after running into avalanche debris on the line near Girdwood, AK. Nobody was injured. Related: The Top 5 Deadliest Avalanches Ever Recorded The avalanche derailed two Alaska Railroad freight train locomotives and partially derailed a third. The 3,144-foot-long freight train and its 6,091 tons of freight remain on the tracks and will be until crews carry […]

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AvyBrains | January 18, 2023
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This December, Colorado Experienced its Highest Potential for Deadly Avalanches in 13 Years

An increase in avalanche activity isn’t a typical development for Colorado’s ski country, but the state faced a much more active early season this winter, so the snowpack has been building much quicker than usual. Colorado experienced a high frequency of winter storms in late November following a dry spell throughout the high country. This proved to be a positive thing […]

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Avatar photo Zoe Loftin | January 17, 2023
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The Annual Issue at Hand for Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon: Avalanches

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Utah’s Little Cottonwood canyon, Highway 210, is the way to two of the state’s renowned ski resorts: Alta and Snowbird. These slopes are truly among the West’s shining gems, consisting of that perfect light and dry Utah powder. However, getting to the powder is a potentially treacherous journey. Little Cottonwood Canyon is prone to one of the highest amounts of […]

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Riley McDonald | January 17, 2023
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CAIC Releases Full Report of Avalanche that Killed 2 Snowmobilers Near Winter Park, CO

This weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its full report from the fatal slide near Winter Park Resort, CO, on January 7th, 2023. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Pumphouse Lake, southwest of Rollins Pass State: Colorado Date: 2023/01/07 […]

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AvyBrains | January 17, 2023
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[VIDEO] Huge Avalanche With 16-Foot Crown in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT – Largest in Over 30-Years

AvyBrains | January 13, 2023
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4 Coloradans Died in Avalanches the Last 3 Weekends and the Danger Will Continue through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend

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The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports a string of fatal accidents and continuing dangerous avalanche conditions this upcoming holiday weekend, urging people to heed danger warnings and stop this tragic trend. Related: CAIC Releases Full Report on Avalanche Fatality Near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO Involving Father and Son Four people have died in avalanches since December 26 and there is […]

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AvyBrains | January 12, 2023
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Avalanche Threat and Extreme Weather Alert Leads to Evacuation Orders for June Lake and Long Valley, CA

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The Mono County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued an EXTREME weather alert for Mono County, CA. Heavy, wet snow has increased the threat of avalanches. As such, the OEM has issued evacuation orders for June Lake and Long Valley. Related: [PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed Today Due to Too Much Snow | With Over 400″ Now Officially Snowiest […]

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AvyBrains | January 11, 2023
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