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fromSnowBrains
7 hours ago
Snowboarding

Teton County, WY, to Hold Panel on Avalanches and Trauma

Teton County Search and Rescue will host a community panel on May 20, 2026 to support people affected by mountain death and trauma.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Utah Avalanche Center Caribou Basin Avalanche Fatality Final Report: Victim Had Transceiver But It Was Not Turned On - SnowBrains

A snowbiker died in a hard slab avalanche in Caribou Basin on February 22, 2026, when a group of experienced riders triggered a slope despite awareness of considerable avalanche danger and possession of rescue gear.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Utah Avalanche Center Caribou Basin Avalanche Fatality Final Report: Victim Had Transceiver But It Was Not Turned On - SnowBrains

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fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Mad River Glen, VT, Buys 1,100 Acres to Conserve Land for Backcountry Use - SnowBrains

Mad River Glen ski area purchased 1,100 acres of surrounding land for $2.5 million through crowdsourced fundraising to preserve it for conservation and backcountry recreation without development.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

What to know about avalanches, what causes them and how to stay safe

Avalanches form on slopes of about 30 degrees or more when unstable layered snow is overloaded; human-triggered slides cause most injuries and deaths, so check forecasts and carry safety gear.
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