Massive Avalanche Control Week for Ski Patrol at Whitewater Ski Resort, BC Between February 26 and March 5, Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia, experienced a historic avalanche control week. It’s been a different sort of winter season in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, home to Red Mountain and Whitewater Ski Resort, this year. One of the worst starts, followed by one of the biggest storms, with 64 inches falling since the […] Avalanche Ben Davies | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] “To the Hills and Back” – A Heart-Wrenching Documentary Exploring the Lives of 2 Backcountry Skiers Who Navigate the Aftermath of Separate Avalanche Tragedies “Using stories has always been integral to our approach to avalanche education at the UAC. Since our inaugural avalanche education video, ‘Winning the Avalanche Game,’ back in 1996, we’ve recognized the power of storytelling to convey important lessons. When we set out to create a new version of the Know Before You Go program, we knew we needed compelling narratives […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
What is Sluff — A Look at the Small Yet Dangerous Type of Avalanche You have more than likely seen it and maybe even experienced it, whether in a ski movie or photograph, in person from a distance, or right below your own two skis, sluff is quite a common occurrence while on the mountain. That layer of fluffy snow that glides beside you as you turn when conditions are steep and deep. The […] Brains John Cunningham | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
What Exactly are “Remotely Triggered” Avalanches? An avalanche, whether massive or minimal, can be detrimental and devastating to anything in its path. There are many different causes and forms of avalanches to be aware of and signs to look for before and while venturing into the backcountry. Coavalancheinfo recently posted a video helping to explain one kind: remotely triggered avalanches. View this post on Instagram A […] Avalanche John Cunningham | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, marking the beginning of ski season for riders in the state. Resorts Arapahoe Basin and Keystone have already opened terrain this week, and many more mountains are set to open later this month. As the snow accumulates in the resorts, so does it gather in […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Red Helium Balloons Were Once Used as Avalanche Safety Tools A beacon, probe, and shovel are a few modern and necessary avalanche safety tools, carried by skiers and snowboarders all over the world. However, back before these advancements, avalanche safety technology was quite rudimentary in comparison to now. Thanks to Warren Miller Entertainment for once again pulling some incredible, vintage footage from the archives, for all of us to enjoy […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 21, 2023 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, Report: Colorado’s Newest Ski Resort is Also its Most Unique Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado’s newest ski resort, is truly unique. Breaking trail as the first resort of its kind, it bridges the gap between traditional resort skiing and backcountry skiing. Bluebird Backcountry is setting a new standard in backcountry safety and education, creating a new community of backcountry enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Colorado’s ski country, just outside of Kremmling […] Trip Report Aunika Skogen | March 14, 2023 1 Comment
Utah Avalanche Center Aims to Raise $100,000 with Spring Campaign to Fund New Avalanche Safety Tools and Technology This article originally appeared on utahavalanchecenter.org You play an important role in helping the Utah Avalanche Center fulfill our mission to keep people on top of The Greatest Snow on Earth® by providing avalanche forecasting, awareness, and education throughout the state of Utah. By making a donation today you are investing in the tools, technology, and people who carry out […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 3, 2023 0 Comments
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