SnowBrains Header logo
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

avalanche

CAIC: Avalanche Warning Issued For Colorado After Heavy Snowfall Impacts The Area

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued Avalanche Hazards throughout Colorado after heavy snowfall hit the area yesterday. Southwestern Colorado has the highest rating, as they received the most snow. Along with that, deep persistent slabs have been added to the avalanche problems in the northern portion of the state. Avalanche Warning: COZ019-068-141900- BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WARNING COLORADO AVALANCHE […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
AvyBrains | February 13, 2018
0 Comments

Avalanche Watch Issued For Colorado As Powerful Winter Storm Moves In

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Watch for Colorado. It has been issued as a powerful winter storm moves into the area. Avalanche danger is expected to raise to a level 4 on Tuesday. CO Avalanche Watch: BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WATCH COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO 907 AM MST […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
AvyBrains | February 12, 2018
0 Comments

VIDEO: Roof Avalanche Buries Train As It Arrives At The Station In Moscow, Russia

[arve url="https://youtu.be/BXMs25RFaZM"]
Chris Wallner | February 9, 2018
18 Likes
1 Tweet
0 Comments

NOAA: Heavy Snow Prompts Avalanche Warning In Montana

Avalanche Warning: URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WARNING GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT 1055 AM MST THU FEB 8 2018 THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER. THE GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER IS ISSUING A BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE MOUNTAINS NEAR COOKE […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Chris Wallner | February 9, 2018
0 Comments

STUDY: 30% of all Avalanche Fatalities Amongst Tourers Occur Whilst Ascending the Mountain

Safety done by the AAA

Utah Avalanche Center has an interesting blog post on their site, titled ‘Avalanche Fatalities During Uphill Traveling‘. According to their research, 30% of tourer fatalities occur when the skiers are ascending. Whilst most tourers, and indeed a lot of educational resources, focus on the dangers whilst descending, it is clear that more focus needs to be put on assessing terrain and […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | February 8, 2018
0 Comments

NASA Satellite Images Help to Explain What Caused Twin Mega-Avalanches in Tibet

nasa, avalanche, tibet

A post yesterday on the NASA Earth Facebook page explained what caused two huge, fatal avalanches in Tibet over a two month period. In July 2016, the lower portion of a valley glacier in the Aru Range of Tibet detached and barreled into a nearby valley, killing nine people and hundreds of animals. The huge avalanche, one of the largest […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | February 8, 2018
0 Comments

Italy on High Avalanche Alert as Three Slides in 48-Hours Leave Two Dead

italy, avalanche, alps, high alert

Mountain regions in Italy are on high alert after three deadly avalanches devastated the nation in the last 48 hours, reports The Express. Two expert skiers died and several others were injured after tonnes of snow and ice slid from the mountainous regions in northern and central Italy. Both skiers were killed after an avalanche raced down mountains near the popular […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | February 8, 2018
0 Comments

VIDEO: Skier Triggers Massive Avalanche With A Shovel Near Whistler, BC

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tobin Seagel (@tobinseagel) How scary is this? Tobin Seagel captured this massive avalanche on video, after he triggered it with his shovel. Thankfully, he didn’t ski this line right away. A sobering reminder to always check snow conditions before venturing out.

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Play Video
Chris Wallner | February 5, 2018
0 Comments

HIGH Avalanche Warning for Cooke City, MT Backcountry | Natural and Human Triggered Avalanches LIKELY

montana, cooke city, avalanche, warning

AVALANCHE WARNING The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center is issuing a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the mountains near Cooke City. More than 3 feet of heavy snow since Friday and strong winds create dangerous avalanche conditions. The avalanche danger is rated HIGH on all slopes. Natural and human triggered avalanches are likely. Avalanche terrain and avalanche runout zones should be […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | February 5, 2018
0 Comments

Backcountry Skiers Caught in BC Avalanche Escape Uninjured after Performing Self-Rescue

avalanche, Canada, hollyburn, British Columbia, Vancouver, self rescue

A group of backcountry skiers had to dig themselves out of an avalanche on Hollyburn Mountain, BC Saturday morning, reports nsnews.com. The group were caught in a size 1.5 slide just after 9am which was triggered when they transitioned from climbing to skiing the slope, according to their report. All had proper training and equipment. After their self-rescue, they reported the […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | February 1, 2018
0 Comments

Durango Man Killed In Avalanche Near Silverton, CO Unknowingly Drifted Into A Dangerous Gully

[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBjJHaqjMqM"]
AvyBrains | January 31, 2018
86 Likes
1 Tweet
0 Comments

VIDEO: Avalanche Near Solitude Ski Resort, UT Severly Injured An Experienced Bakcountry Skier On Friday

[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeMGvX8cAUs"]
AvyBrains | January 29, 2018
82 Likes
1 Tweet
4 Comments

Snowboarder Triggers Avalanche On Castle Peak, CA Over The Weekend

On Saturday January 27th, 2018 an avalanche was triggered on Castle Peak, CA at 9:05am. It was initiated by a backcountry snowboarder, but he escaped uninjured. There may not be a ton of snow in the Sierra Backcountry, but there’s still avalanche dangers. Avalanche Info From: Sierra Avalanche Center “I was the second person to drop into this slope.  The avalanche […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Play Video
AvyBrains | January 29, 2018
0 Comments

Mount Hood, OR Patroller Survives After Being Buried in an Avalanche Whilst Working

mount hood, oregon, patroller, avalanche, buried, rescued, survived

A Mount Hood ski patroller was buried and seriously injured in an avalanche Wednesday afternoon while working in a closed area of the resort, reports OregonLive.com.  A trio of patrollers were working in the area when the avalanche occurred, according to a resort spokesman. The patrollers were boot packing in a closed area of the resort, known as God’s Wall, in […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | January 26, 2018
0 Comments

GALLERY: Amazing Images of Inbounds Avalanche at Schweitzer Mountain, ID

idaho, avalanche, patrollers, panhandle, Schweitzer mountain, national forest

Check out these unbelievable pics of patrollers checking out the devastation caused by an inbounds avalanche at Schweitzer Mountain, ID. That’s some epic snowpack, and frightening pics!  Keep up the good work guys, keeping us safe… All pics courtesy of Jeff Thompson.

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | January 26, 2018
0 Comments

Thousands Stranded in Zermatt as Resort Cut-Off for Second Time in Two Weeks by Heavy Snowfall

zermatt, stranded, avalanche, extreme,

Thousands of tourists are stuck in the Swiss ski resort of Zermatt as it was cut off by heavy snowfall for the second time in as many weeks, reports the Evening Standard. Heavy snowfall and risk of avalanches left 13,000 people trapped in Zermatt just two weeks ago. Swiss authorities closed ski slopes, hiking trails, cable cars, roads and train services […]

Post Tag for WeatherWeather
Steven Agar | January 23, 2018
0 Comments

Volcano Erupting Causes Fatal Avalanche in Japanese Ski Resort

japan, volcano, eruption, avalanche, ski resort, fatality

A volcano erupting near a ski resort in Japan has triggered an avalanche, killing one and injuring more than a dozen skiers, reports The Telegraph. A torrent of rocks reportedly hit the ski slopes following the eruption of Mount Kusatsu-Shirane, a 7,090ft volcano, in Gunma prefecture, north-west of Tokyo. Six members of Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces who were conducting a winter training […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Steven Agar | January 23, 2018
0 Comments

Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche In Island Park, Idaho On Saturday

According to CAIC, a snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche on Saturday in Island Park, Idaho. 46-year-old Raymond John Moe of Missoula, MT was out snowmobiling with a group on Saturday when he was buried by an avalanche. The incident occurred east of Rayes Peak in Island Park. After 40 minutes of extensive searching, members of his group were able to locate him. Raymond was […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
AvyBrains | January 22, 2018
0 Comments

Backcountry Skier Killed In Avalanche Near Silverton, CO

According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, a backcountry skier died in an avalanche near Silverton, CO on Sunday. The skier triggered an avalanche in an area known as ‘Sam’s Trees’, between Red Mountain Pass and the town of Silverton. The avalanche occurred at an elevation of approximately 11,200ft. La Plata County Search & Rescue responded to the scene, where the confirmed the […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
AvyBrains | January 22, 2018
1 Comment

VIDEO: Huge Avalanche Caught On Camera Near Swiss Ski Resort

[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pljr8xTvkko"]
Chris Wallner | January 12, 2018
28 Likes
1 Tweet
0 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • The 9 Highest Elevation Ski Lifts In the World
    The 9 Highest Elevation Ski Lifts In the World
  • Top 5 Hardest Ski Lifts to Get On or Off
    Top 5 Hardest Ski Lifts to Get On or Off
  • [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
    [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
  • Is There Such a Thing as 'Left' and 'Right' Skis?
    Is There Such a Thing as 'Left' and 'Right' Skis?
  • [FOR SALE] Rare Opportunity to Own a Cat Ski Operation in the Legendary Monashee Mountains of British Columbia
    [FOR SALE] Rare Opportunity to Own a Cat Ski Operation in the Legendary Monashee Mountains of British Columbia
  • Town of Nederland, CO, Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Eldora Mountain From POWDR
    Town of Nederland, CO, Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase Eldora Mountain From POWDR
  • Palisades Tahoe, CA, Reaches Agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to Settle Litigation on Proposed Development Plans
    Palisades Tahoe, CA, Reaches Agreement with Keep Tahoe Blue and Sierra Watch to Settle Litigation on Proposed Development Plans
  • Skiing Truths Revealed: Debunking the Most Common Myths on the Slopes
    Skiing Truths Revealed: Debunking the Most Common Myths on the Slopes
  • [PHOTOS] 12" of Summer Snow Blankets the European Alps
    [PHOTOS] 12" of Summer Snow Blankets the European Alps
  • Top 11 U.S. Big Mountain Ski Resorts: Opinion From a Freestyle Skier
    Top 11 U.S. Big Mountain Ski Resorts: Opinion From a Freestyle Skier
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
  • Site Map
SnowBrains
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: SnowBrains Child Theme.