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10 hours agoEpic Pass, European Rules: Why a Ski Guide in Andermatt, Switzerland, Can Make All the Difference - SnowBrains
Andermatt has transformed into a premier ski destination, attracting American skiers and property buyers due to its unique terrain and ownership opportunities.
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1 month agoLess snow, or more risk? What you need to know about avalanches and climate change
Avalanches kill about 100 people in Europe each year, with vast masses of ice, snow and rock regularly crashing down on hikers and skiers who have been caught unawares. The structure of the snow, angle of the slope and variation of the weather can dictate whether a gentle disturbance like a gust of wind or the glide of a snowboard can trigger a deadly shift in the mountain.
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1 month agoAvalanche Survivors Fill In Key Pieces of the Story of What Happened Before Nine Were Buried
Survivors of a deadly Sierra Nevada avalanche reveal the group decided to ski out in blizzard conditions without discussing the option to shelter at the backcountry huts until weather improved.
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5 days agoGlobal Ski Patrol Leaders Gather at Big White, BC, for Milestone 25th FIPS World Congress - SnowBrains
"It is a tremendous honor to welcome the world's top ski patrol delegates back to Big White. This congress is a testament to our commitment to mountain safety and the incredible work of ski patrollers worldwide."
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3 weeks agoRunaway Snowboard Leaves Path of Destruction Taking Out Multiple Skiers
Runaway snowboards were a cause of great concern in the early days of snowboarding as snowboards don't have breaks like skis. This concern was justified in many ways as proto snowboard bindings much less secure and reliable than modern systems using simple straps, rubber components, or basic buckles that could loosen or fail more easily during a crash.
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1 month agoSkier Speaks Out After Spending 4+ Hours Buried Under An Avalanche At Washington Ski Area
When skier Michael Harris found himself buried under an avalanche at Stevens Pass in Washington, he more or less accepted his fate, understanding that as he was skiing alone, the potential for rescue was slim. However thanks to Apple's Find My iPhone, Harris' was able to see that he hadn't moved for hours and contacted the Stevens Pass ski patrol for assistance.
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1 month agoBackcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Joffre Peak, BC - SnowBrains
Pemberton RCMP said they were notified of a missing skier at about 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the backcountry east of Pemberton, in terrain near Mount Matier and the Anniversary Glacier by Joffre Peak. RCMP Insp. Robert Dykstra said an avalanche occurred in the area where the skier was believed to be travelling, prompting a search-and-rescue response.
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2 months agoProfessional Skier Makes Incredible Save After Cornice Collapses Under His Feet
Cornice collapses can be incredibly dangerous, having the potential to crush people, pull them down mountains and potentially over rocky cliffs, and cause larger avalanches. Professional skier Josh Daiek doesn't seem to be impacted by cornices as much as a regular skier or snowboarder would be, though. This incredible line starts with a heart pounding moment as he looked over the edge.
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2 months agoDusting of Snow in Colorado Leads to 28 Human-Triggered Avalanches in 7 Days - SnowBrains
Light snow in Colorado triggered numerous human-triggered avalanches by loading weak, persistent faceted layers created during prolonged dry conditions, signaling increased hazard with future storms.
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