11 People Killed as More Than 100 Avalanches Hit Austrian and Swiss Mountains Avalanches killed eleven people in four days when more than 100 avalanches struck Austria and Switzerland, local media reported Sunday. “The past three days have seen some 100 avalanche-type incidents requiring 70 interventions.” – Tyrol regional authorities said Sunday One person died Thursday, and several others were injured in avalanches in the Graubunden region of Switzerland, which borders Austria’s Tyrol. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 6, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Closed the Tram and 2 Lifts Yesterday After 2 Inbounds Avalanches Two inbounds avalanches at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, yesterday forced the resort to close three lifts in the interests of skier safety, the Jackson Hole News and Guide reports. The slides were in the Laramie Cliffs area and also near the Expert Chutes. Both slides released naturally and no skiers or riders were involved. Related: Teton Range, WY Report: The Deepest […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 7, 2022 0 Comments
CNFAIC Warns of Human Triggered Avalanches as Snowfall Finally Reaches Sea Level at Girdwood, AK After record-breaking amounts of rain last week, lower elevations in Alaska have finally seen snow, causing the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center to warn of human-triggered avalanches. Related: Alyeska Resort, AK, Got a Record-Breaking 19″ of Rainfall Last Week The base of Alyeska Resort, in Girdwood, saw 19-INCHES of rain just last week, but yesterday saw 5-8″ of fresh […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 12, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: When is the Most Dangerous Time of Year for Avalanches? Avalanches are typically at the forefront of any backcountry skier’s mind when it comes to backcountry skiing. After all, they can be the difference between life and death in the mountains. However, some times of the year can be more dangerous than others. Snowpack stability fluctuates throughout the season in reaction to weather events, so any snowpack could theoretically be dangerous […] Brains Clay Malott | October 18, 2021 0 Comments
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VIDEO: CAIC Warns Us That Wet Avalanches Are Still Possible as the Snow Melts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colorado Avalanche Info Center (@coavalancheinfo) With the transition to summer activities well underway, avalanches might not be your first concern but should not be overlooked. Reports over the last few days remind us that wet avalanches are possible on and below steep slopes that hold snow in alpine areas. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 10, 2021 0 Comments
Skier and Mountaineer Killed in Separate Avalanches Yesterday in Mont Blanc Massif, France There was tragedy on Wednesday in the Mont Blanc Massif, France, on a day that should have been a celebration. On the day that the Aiguille du Midi gondola reopened after seven months closed, two men were killed in separate avalanches. Both avalanches were in the Cosmiques corridor, which had seen abundant snowfall in recent days, and Wednesday brought a short […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 21, 2021 1 Comment
5 Skiers Killed in 2 Separate Avalanches in the French Alps Near La Grave Yesterday Three men and two women were killed in two separate avalanches in the French Alps yesterday, local media is reporting. Three backcountry skiers in a couloir leading to the Grande Ruine above the Adèle Planchard refuge in the community of Villar-d’Arêne in the Haute Alps, near La Grave, were carried over 1,300-feet by an avalanche triggered just below 12,500-feet at 10:30 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 4, 2021 0 Comments