Colorado Is On Track For The Worst Avalanche Season On Record. Be careful out there! MSN Colorado is known for its unstable snowpack, but this season has been especially troublesome. The Rocky Mountain State and the Continental snowpack that it receives can spell trouble for backcountry users. This season has seen 56 people caught in 42 avalanches as of January 31st, 2018. So far, 2018/19 is on track to be the deadliest season […] Avalanche Jason Ringenberg | February 15, 2019 0 Comments
‘Utah Avalanche Center’ and ‘Know Before You Go’ Offer FREE Online Avalanche Course [arve url="https://youtu.be/Y9QQGFJHKxY"] AvyBrains | October 8, 2018 137 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Bear Valley, CA Resident Teaching ‘Know Before You Go’ Avalanche Awareness to Californian Schools and Ski Resorts Bear Valley, CA resident Natalia Dodova lost her only child, Nickolay Dodov, when he was killed in an avalanche in Alaska on Thankin Ridge, Haines 6-years ago. On that day, her and her husband not only lost a son but also a best friend, teammate, and ski-buddy. They had shared many days riding together, he was their everything, the center of their […] Avalanche AvyBrains | September 10, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Know Before You Go | A Serious Reminder Of How Important Avalanche Education Is The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education teamed up with the Utah Avalanche Center to bring you this powerful, bone-chilling video about avalanche safety and awareness. This is a good reminder of how not only having the necessary avalanche gear is important, but also having the proper training and knowledge on how to use it, is equally as important. […] Avalanche Mitch McDermott | November 21, 2017 0 Comments
HAPE “High Altitude Pulmonary Edema,” A Deadly Complication of Altitude Sickness High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or “HAPE” is a fairly unknown consequence of rapid ascent to high altitudes which can be fatal if not caught and treated properly. According to the International HAPE Database the illness is one of the top killers in individuals and recreationalists exposed to high altitudes. Many put themselves at risk of the illness frequently and have no […] Brains Logan Stout | October 1, 2017 1 Comment
VIDEO: Know Before You Go | “With Great Freedom Comes Great Responsibility” With the freedom of the backcountry comes responsibility. This social responsibility in avalanche terrain is paramount as backcountry use explodes. In this video, we'll outline three key factors that are imperative to protect ourselves as well as the access we have to backcountry terrain. Utah Avalanche Center Teton Gravity Research #KnowBeforeYouGo Posted by Know Before You Go on Tuesday, February […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 16, 2016 1 Comment