Solo Skier Rescued by Brave Ski Tourer After 1,500′ Ride in Avalanche Over Cliffs in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT A solo skier was caught, carried, partially buried, and injured in an avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday, February 11, that threw him 1,500 feet over cliffs in terrain that would almost certainly be dubbed as ‘unsurvivable’. Another ski tourer in a nearby party put himself in harm’s way to go rescue the injured skier, where then a rescue […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Crested Butte, CO An avalanche claimed the life of a backcountry skier near Crested Butte, Colorado, on Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has confirmed. According to the CAIC, the avalanche occurred in an area of the Anthracite Range known as the “Playground.” “A backcountry skier was caught, buried and killed in an area of the Anthracite Range locally known as the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche in Southern Wyoming Area Known as ‘Avalanche Alley’ A Saratoga, Wyoming, local tragically lost his life in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the southern Wyoming backcountry last Friday. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the tragic news on Sunday. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness In the early afternoon of Friday, February 8th, the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a SPOT device emergency SOS activation […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Client Dies Heli-Skiing in Alaska With Silverton Mountain Guides The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center (CNFAIC) warns of dangerous avalanches in the Chugach Mountains for Friday, February 9. A storm is moving which is anticipated to create dangerous avalanche conditions. Increasing winds are expected to blow snow into fresh wind slabs 1-2 feet deep. Natural wind slab avalanches can occur or be easily triggered. The warnings comings one […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Seriously Injured After Triggering Avalanche and Being Carried 1,500 Vertical Feet in Grand Teton National Park, WY On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), Wyoming, rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) to respond to an injured skier on Prospectors Mountain inside the park. The skier, a 29-year-old local woman, along with four men, were near the top of the Banana Couloir at 10,800 feet when they triggered and were […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Lee Canyon Ski Area, NV, Remains Closed Today After Inbounds Avalanche Sparked Search & Rescue Mission Yesterday Lee Canyon Ski Area, just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, will remain closed on Tuesday and potentially Wednesday following an inbounds avalanche on Monday afternoon. Initial fears were that four people were missing, but fortunately, the swift action of Lee Canyon’s ski patrol and mountain operations teams ensured all individuals were quickly located and accounted for. One person needed assistance. That […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
2 People Reported Buried by Avalanche on Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski Tour in Nevada According to the Elko Report, two skiers were reportedly buried and safely rescued after an avalanche was triggered in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada. It was reported that the slide occurred on January 15 at 1:26 pm in Lamoille Canyon, located in northeastern Nevada.  The Elko Report also noted that all members of the party are safe and free of injuries. […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | January 30, 2024 1 Comment
2 Inbounds Avalanches Reported at Washington Ski Resorts On Sunday, January 28, two inbounds avalanches were triggered at Washington state ski resorts. One at Mission Ridge and the other at Stevens Pass. The avalanche at Mission Ridge happened on the Nertz run, which is accessed by the Wenatchee Express chair lift, also known as Chair 2. It appears it was human-triggered as three guests were in the area. […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | January 30, 2024 0 Comments