American Man Dies in Avalanche in Myoko, Japan On Wednesday, February 28, an American man was killed in an avalanche in Myoko City in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. Japanese police were notified around 1:00 p.m. that a group of four men were lost in the backcountry, and at least one person had been caught in an avalanche. A rescue team was dispatched and located the party approximately […] Avalanche Mike Humphrey | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Aftermath of Massive Mount Shasta, CA, President’s Day Avalanche On President’s Day, February 19, the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center shared reports of a massive D4 avalanche, the second-largest classification, in Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta, California. The avalanche occurred naturally during a snowstorm and was discovered two days later. Related: [PHOTOS] Huge 3-Mile Long Avalanche Travels 5,000-Vertical-Feet and Creates 60-Foot High Walls on Mount Shasta, CA The storm, which […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche Near Castle Mountain Resort, AB | 2 Children and Another Man Saved A 46-year-old man from Magrath, Alberta, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the backcountry near Castle Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 24. According to a news release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred in the Crowsnest Pass region around 1:00 p.m. when two men and two children were snowmobiling. One of the men […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Massive Avalanche in France Kills 4 And Injures 3 On Sunday, February 25, a massive avalanche occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the Val d’Enfer valley, in the Sancy Massif in France. Local emergency services were deployed immediately but, unfortunately, four people have been confirmed dead and three others injured. The seven rescued people were found thanks to several members carrying emergency beacons. One of the three injured was confirmed […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Killed and 6 Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir A Russian skier was killed in an inbounds avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir, while a successful rescue operation saved six others, including a local guide, officials reported. Related: [VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area The avalanche struck the Army Ridge at Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday afternoon, trapping the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Huge 3-Mile Long Avalanche Travels 5,000-Vertical-Feet and Creates 60-Foot High Walls on Mount Shasta, CA The Mount Shasta Avalanche Center has shared reports of a massive D4 avalanche, the second-largest classification, in Avalanche Gulch on Mount Shasta, California. The avalanche, which occurred naturally on February 19 during a snowstorm, was discovered two days later. Related: NASA: Winter Photo of Mount Shasta, CA, Taken From the International Space Station Originating at around 12,000 feet, the avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Ski Patrol Triggers Massive Inbounds Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, CA Ski patrollers at Palisades Tahoe, California, have worked hard following the recent snowfalls. Palisades Tahoe has seen 32 inches of snow in the last seven days. Ski patrol triggered a massive, controlled avalanche on Wednesday, February 21. The pictures below emphasize why one should never duck ropes. Thanks to all the ski patrollers for keeping us safe, day in and […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
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