The 9 Most Frequent Dangers in the Mountains, and How to Avoid Them As enchanting as the mountains maybe, they are far from forgiving. Some dangers are external, like avalanches, wildlife, and massive storms, and some are internal, ones you cannot see coming, like altitude sickness, getting lost, and hypothermia. You must always stand guard while on top of the world if you’d like to make it back down. Below you can learn about the nine most […] Spencer Miller | May 5, 2025 13 Comments
Protect Yourself From Spring Skiing Sun Spring break is the ideal time for you and your family to take an unforgettable ski trip. With tickets booked, chances are you’re dreaming of epic lines and deep powder. However, what many people don’t consider are the dangers of sun exposure in snowy environments. Due to the extreme mountain climates, the risk of dehydration, sunburn, and snow blindness is […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 21, 2023 0 Comments
Toddler Dies of Exposure After Family Car Gets Stuck in the Snow The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances behind a mother’s trip into the Colorado backcountry that left her and her two young daughters stranded for two nights in the freezing cold, leading to the death of her youngest, 18-month old daughter. The mother, Kaylee Messerly, 36, and her surviving three-year-old daughter were taken to a nearby hospital with […] Backcountry SnowBrains | March 15, 2021 0 Comments
Elderly Couple Found Frozen to Death a Week After ‘Horrible Snowstorm’ in Arizona Exposure is suspected in the deaths of a married couple whose bodies were discovered Friday in the snow along a road in rural Arizona where a major wintry storm hit a week ago, authorities said Saturday. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but authorities are ruling out foul play. “It is possible snow kept their bodies from view […] SnowBrains | December 9, 2019 0 Comments
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