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Heli-Skier Dies in Tree Well Accident Near Revelstoke, B.C. Yesterday

A 60-year-old German tourist died in a tree well incident in Alberta Canyon while heli-skiing near Revelstoke, B.C. on Friday. The incident happened on the last run of the day yesterday at 2:30pm. When the heli-skiing group got to the bottom of the run, one man was missing. Canadian police report that the guides were able to quickly locate the man […]

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SnowBrains | February 11, 2017

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Man Dies After Falling Into Tree Well At Washington Ski Resort

A man died after falling into a tree well at the 49 Degrees North ski area near Chewelah, WA on Monday, according to the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office. It was reported that the man fell into the tree well backwards. 49 Degrees North Ski Patrol responded to the incident as soon as it was reported, just before police officers were […]

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Chris Wallner | February 10, 2017

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Skier Dies in Deep Snow Tree Well at Alpental Ski Resort, WA

The King County, WA Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a skier died at Alpental ski area, WA after falling into a tree well on Saturday. 45-year-old Richard Glade was found face down in a tree well in deep snow at around 2pm on Sunday. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Monday that the cause of death was […]

SnowBrains | December 13, 2016

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VIDEO: How To Stay Out of Deadly Tree Wells

2 people have already died in tree well snow suffocation situations in the USA this winter. Please watch this video. It’s only 2 minutes long and it could save your life. More info here: DeepSnowSafety.ORG

SnowBrains | February 11, 2016

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VIDEO: Near Death Experience in a Tree Well in Idaho

Ethan's Near Death Experience All, I've decide to reactivate my Facebook page only to share with you "THE" most frightening experience I have had as a father, and the dangers of tree wells. What you're about to see is a very real threat and there are many who die each year. Fortunately I was there to pull my son out. […]

SnowBrains | February 11, 2016

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Tree Well Death @ Whistler, B.C. Backcountry on Sunday

A 29-year-old male snowboarder has passed away after falling into a tree well while snowboarding the Pemberton backcountry on Sunday, February 23rd. When the snow is deep, we need to be very aware of the deadly dangers of tree wells. This tree well death in Whistler is the 4th tree well death that we know of in North America this winter. Please be careful out there, ski with a buddy, and stay away from tree wells. […]

SnowBrains | February 26, 2014

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Skier Dies in Tree Well @ Crystal Mountain, WA Yesterday

A 35-year-old Seattle snowboarder was found dead in a tree well in bounds at Crystal Mountain ski resort in Washington state yesterday. He had apparently suffocated in the deep snow. Crystal Mountain has received 112″ of snow in the past 11 days. The man was reported missing by his ski partner at 2:25pm on Wednesday. He was last seen at 1pm on “Dick’s Face.” A ski patroller found the missing man in a tree well at 2:30pm. He […]

SnowBrains | February 20, 2014

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Tree Well Suffocation Safety Information:

A tree well/ snow immersion suffocation accident can happen when a skier or snowboarder falls – usually headfirst – into a tree well or deep loose snow and becomes immobilized and trapped under the snow and suffocates. In an inverted position you can become trapped under the snow. Breathing becomes difficult as the loose snow packs in around you. Without immediate help from your partner, you may suffocate. […]