Semi-Pro Snowmobiler Killed in Avalanche Near Mt. Baker, WA on Saturday tribute video for Lucas Rohde by Alpine Assasins A semi-pro snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Mt. Baker, WA on Saturday. The avalanche was large (D3), occurred at an elevation of 5,400′ on Park Butte, was 200′ wide, average 4′ deep, and took the victim downhill 1,000′ where he was pushed through a gully and sparse trees. This was Washington […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 13, 2018 0 Comments
Man Riding Alone Dies After Snowmobile Crash Leaves him Trapped Facedown in a Montana Creek A 29-year-old Minnesota man was found dead on Thursday after a snowmobile crash in the Cooke City area of Montana, reports kbzk.com. According to a press release from Park County Sheriff Scott Hamilton, the man was found facedown in Stillwater Creek with a snowmobile on top of him. Members of the Park County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue had responded to […] Steven Agar | February 23, 2018 3 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche In Island Park, Idaho On Saturday According to CAIC, a snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche on Saturday in Island Park, Idaho. 46-year-old Raymond John Moe of Missoula, MT was out snowmobiling with a group on Saturday when he was buried by an avalanche. The incident occurred east of Rayes Peak in Island Park. After 40 minutes of extensive searching, members of his group were able to locate him. Raymond was […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 22, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Full Send Off A Cliff On A Snowmobile To End 2017 Is there a better way to end 2017? Well, these guys went full send off a cliff into some blower powder on a snowmobile. It may not be skiing or snowboarding, but these conditions look absolutely incredible. Backcountry Chris Wallner | January 3, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: SLEDFILM 18 Trailer | It May Not Be A Ski Film, But It’s Going To Be EPIC SLEDFILM is the world’s largest independent snowmobile and snow bike film, photography, and awards showcase in the winter motorsports industry. They just released their trailer for SLEDFILM 18 and it looks EPIC. It may not be a ski or snowboard film, but its definitely worth a watch. Backcountry Chris Wallner | October 19, 2017 0 Comments
Pro Snowmobiler, Josh Roth, Dies in Idaho Avalanche Eastern Idaho: Professional snowmobiler, Josh Roth, from Alpine Wyoming, was killed in an avalanche Thursday when riding near the Wyoming state line. Around 11:40 a.m. Search and Rescue teams from Bonnevile County, Idaho, as well Lincoln County, Wyoming, responded to calls regarding an injured man caught in an avalanche. Roth, 35,  had been riding with a friend when the avalanche […] Avalanche Robin Azer | February 13, 2017 2 Comments
VIDEO: Snowboarder Saves Mountain Guests From Rogue Snowmobile [iframe id=”http://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/1403895.html”] As a rogue snowmobile was charging down the hill, a heroic snowboarder swooped in, jumped on the snowmobile, and was able to stop it before it hit anyone. This all took place at the Turkish resort Uludag earlier this week. The original driver of the snowmobile apparently lost control in an attempt to avoid a collision with another […] Industry News Chris Wallner | February 2, 2017 0 Comments
Alaskan Snowmobiler Killed in Avalanche Over the Weekend; 7th Avalanche Fatality of the Season Cooper Landing, Alaska: Over the weekend a deadly avalanche claimed the life of 29-year-old Tyler Kloss. Reports from the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center (CNFAIC) indicate the avalanche was triggered by snowmobiles. Kloss was from Soldotna, Alaska. This marks the 7th avalanche fatality of the 2016-2017 season. Details on the accident: On Saturday, January 28, Tyler Kloss and his friend, […] Avalanche Robin Azer | January 31, 2017 3 Comments