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Colorado Avalanche Information Center (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. Wolf Creek Resort has already opened for the season, and many others are making snow with opening days on the horizon. As the snow accumulates in the resorts, so does it gather in Colorado’s […]
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First Snowfall, First Avalanche: Skier Triggered and Caught Near Silverton Mountain, CO

A skier triggered and was briefly caught in an avalanche on Sunday, the first reported human-triggered avalanche of the 2024-25 winter season. The incident occurred in Silverton Mountain, Colorado’s, heli terrain. The area had received almost two feet of fresh snow the previous day. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing According to a report on the Colorado Avalanche […]
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Swiss Research Shows 10% Jump in Avalanche Survival and 45% Faster Rescues in Last 40 Years

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A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open reveals significant improvements in avalanche survival rates in Switzerland over the past 40 years. The research, conducted by a team led by Dr. Simon Rauch, analyzed data from 1,643 individuals critically buried by avalanches between 1981 and 2020. Related: AIARE Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in […]
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Deadly Avalanche Kills Heliski Guide in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

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The New Zealand Herald reports that a heliskier was killed in an avalanche in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on Wednesday, September 25, in the remote Arrowsmith Range of Mid Canterbury, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Christchurch. The skier was identified as heliski guide Brett Evans, aged 38, who worked with Methven Heliski. Emergency services received the distress call […]
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1 Dead, 1 Buried, and 1 Self-Rescued Following Avalanche Near Bariloche, Argentina

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An avalanche struck Cerro Lรณpez mountain near Bariloche, Argentina, on Wednesday afternoon, killing a British woman and burying one person while leaving another missing, reports La Nacion. The incident occurred during a cross-country skiing expedition in the popular Nahuel Huapi National Park. Related: The Science Behind Avalanches Emergency services rushed to the scene after the avalanche was reported at 5:40 […]
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[VIDEO] Italian Climbers Narrowly Escape Huge Avalanche on K2

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In a heart-stopping moment captured on video, Italian mountaineers Federico Secchi and Marco Majori narrowly escaped a potentially deadly avalanche on K2, the world’s second-highest peak. The incident occurred during their ambitious summer expedition to climb Broad Peak and K2 without supplemental oxygen. Related: Ice Avalanche Strikes Hiking Group on Mont Blanc, France, Killing 1 and Injuring 4 Resting in […]
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The Science Behind Avalanches

Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural hazards and the science behind their formation and prevention is fascinating. These mass movements of snow often disrupt the operations of ski areas and public roads, leading to significant investments in prevention. Triggered by animals, humans, heavy snowfall, earthquakes, and other natural variables, avalanches have the greatest risk of sliding on slopes greater […]
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