After an enormous storm dumped 3 feet of snow on Mammoth Mountain, rookie ski patroller Claire Murphy and a partner scrambled to help make the resort safe for guests ahead of a very busy — and very ...

The Friends of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center has issued a warning about current avalanche conditions. According to a ...

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is advising backcountry travelers to think about avalanche safety.

Backcountry skiers and snowboarders heading into the mountains over Presidents Day weekend are being urged by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to incorporate avalanche danger into their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A string of deadly avalanches across the US and Europe has put a spotlight on the dangers facing skiers and winter hikers. What ...

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — The Utah Avalanche Center is encouraging people to learn about avalanche safety and prevention as they head to the mountains this season, even while there’s less snow on the ...

Both avalanches coincidentally occurred on trails called ‘The Wall’ at the two separate ski areas. Avalanches aren’t a threat to skiers at Wild Mountain, Minnesota, but as the ski area reported over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo provided by the Bergrettung Pongau (Mountain Rescue Pongau), rescuers search for people after an avalanche in the ...

DENVER (KDVR) — While there are lots of ways to enjoy the great Colorado outdoors in the winter there are as many ways to get into trouble, even killed. Hunting, hiking, even ice fishing can be bad ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over the past several weeks, multiple people have been caught in avalanches in the Western U.S. Unfortunately, at least 5 people have died since the start of this winter season.