CAIC: Full Report From Avalanche That Killed a Snowmobiler on Rollins Pass, CO On Sunday 14th February 2021, a snowmobiler was caught and killed in an avalanche west of Rollins Pass, CO. The avalanche occurred on an east-facing, above treeline slope of Mount Epworth. When the avalanche stopped, the snowmobiler was buried underneath his sled on Pumphouse Lake. Below is the full report from the CAIC: Avalanche Details Location: Pumphouse Lake, southwest of Rollins Pass […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
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CAIC: Full Report from the Avalanche Fatality Near Loveland Pass, CO on February 14th A backcountry snowboarder was killed in a large avalanche on Mount Trelease, CO on February 14th, 2021. Below is the full report from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Intense reading… Avalanche Details Location: Near Mount Trelease, north of Loveland Pass State: Colorado Date: 2021/02/14 Time: 8:45 AM (Estimated) Summary Description: 1 backcountry snowboarder caught, partially-buried critical, killed Primary Activity: Backcountry Tourer Primary Travel Mode: Snowboard Location […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 17, 2021 0 Comments
CAIC: Full Report From the Vail, CO Backcountry Avalanche That Killed 1 Skier A man died in an avalanche on Thursday 4th February 2021, in the East Vail Chutes, a popular backcountry area just outside the Vail Mountain, CO resort boundary. The skier left the resort through a backcountry exit gate and was in Marvin’s area when the slide occurred. Below is the full report from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center: Avalanche Details Location: Marvin’s […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skiing: How Well Do You Know the Forecast? Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week One of the best tools we have for staying safe and making prudent decisions in the backcountry is by reading the avalanche forecast every morning before heading out. These forecasts are made by professionals who have dedicated their entire lives to keeping recreationists safe in the backcountry. It is our responsibility to understand these […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 12, 2021 1 Comment
The SnowBrains Podcast – Episode #1 – Why Is The Colorado Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA? The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area Today we are very proud to announce the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast“. The SnowBrains Podcast interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge onto you, our listeners. With our listeners, we explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, COVID, snow science, medicine, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2021 1 Comment
Full CAIC Report From Avalanche That Killed 3 Skiers in Colorado Last Week A group of backcountry skiers triggered an avalanche in an area known as The Nose, between Silverton and Ophir on February 1st. Four of the party were caught, carried, and fully buried. One was rescued with minor injuries, but three unfortunately died. Related: With 15 Avalanche Fatalities, the Last 7-Days Have Been the Deadliest in the US for More Than a […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
Mt. Emmons, CO Backcountry Report: Exposed Ridge, Powder, and Sun Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Monday, January 11, 2021 A frigid cold morning turned into a warm and sunny day skiing Mt. Emmons. Mt. Emmons, also known as the Red Lady, is one of the classic ski descents in Crested Butte, CO sitting at 12,343′. There are two ways to ascend Mt. Emmons in the winter: […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | January 12, 2021 2 Comments
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