Avalanche Center Changes Name, But Its Mission Remains the Same Earlier this month, the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC) opted to add a minor addition to their name. The organization has now rebranded itself as the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Foundation. While the change may seem insignificant, the addition of the word “foundation’ has intentionality and purpose. Related: Avalanche Mitigation Equipment To Be Replaced Above Teton Pass, WY According to the non-profit […] Avalanche Spencer Cox | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Solo Skier Killed by Avalanche that Carried Him 1,000ft in Bridger Range Near Bozeman, MT A solo skier was caught and killed in an avalanche in the Bridger Range outside of Bozeman, MT yesterday, Tuesday, February 26. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) reports that the victim, identified today as 36-year-old Bozeman resident Peter Lazar, was carried approximately 1,000-feet. At this time, the cause of death is thought to be related to trauma. The avalanche occurred […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2019 0 Comments
19-Year-Old Montana Landscaper Can Shred Sidney Simard is not (yet) a household name, but the 19-year-old from Montana has just been crowned the best skier in the country and is setting his sights on being the best in the world. The 19-year-old from Cooke City, Montana, just came off a win at a Freeride World Tour qualifying event in Argentina, which put him firmly at […] Industry News Steven Agar | October 4, 2017 0 Comments
Terrible Weekend for Avalanche Deaths and Injuries Aaron Karitis, of Bend, Oregon, was seriously injured in an avalanche on Saturday. Karitis, a guide for SouthEast Alaska Backcountry Adventures, was leading clients when the incident occurred. After expressing stability concern in the drop zone the group moved further along a ridge line. Karitis, the only one caught in the slide, was carried over […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 16, 2014 3 Comments
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