Teton County, WY, to Hold Panel on Avalanches and Trauma Wyoming’s Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) will be holding a panel for those affected by death and trauma in the mountains. After a difficult winter that saw many tragic avalanche deaths, the panel aims to build community and to talk through backcountry fatalities. The panel encourages sharing personal perspectives, suggesting resources, and providing support during backcountry tragedies. It will […] Avalanche Quinn Brophy | May 12, 2026 0 Comments
Swiss Alpine Club Attempts to Kerb Geotagging to Reduce Accidents and Death The Swiss Alpine Club ‘SAC’ has started a media campaign called #nogeotag, with which the SAC is hoping to discourage people from geotagging on social media. The move has been prompted by the Swiss Alps seeing a record number of hikers this summer and accidents and deaths. Related: Tragedy in the Swiss Alps as one 14-Year Old Confirmed Dead and […] Julia Schneemann | September 20, 2022 3 Comments
Skiers 43% More Likely to Be Involved in a Crash if They’ve Been Drinking Alcohol A new study has revealed that over 1,000 Brits a day get injured on ski holidays after consuming alcohol. The study by Direct Line said skiers are 43 percent more likely to be involved in a crash after drinking, with 3.8 million reporting injuries on the slopes that were a direct result of consuming alcohol beforehand, reports the Independent. Related: Mikaela […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2019 1 Comment
2014-2015 Winter Results in 137 Avalanche Fatalities The 2014-2015 season was a relatively deadly season worldwide when it comes to avalanche deaths. 137 avalanche related deaths were recorded worldwide this year and that is a 40% increase compared to the long-year average. Although this season was a deadly one, the U.S. had only 11 deaths which is relatively low compared to the typical 26 avalanche related deaths. […] Conditions Report Chris Wallner | October 15, 2015 1 Comment
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