#backcountry-safety tag

6 days ago

Snowboarding

2 Skiers Buried by Large Avalanche After Ducking Rope into Backcountry Outside Brighton Resort, UT - SnowBrains

1 week ago

Snowboarding

Jackson, WY, Skier Dies Following Teton Pass Avalanche Burial Last Week - SnowBrains

Environment

Avalanche watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Thursday morning

High avalanche danger is forecast for the Greater Lake Tahoe backcountry; avoid hazardous slopes, check advisories, carry and know how to use a transceiver, shovel, and probe.

Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Skier Critically Injured by Avalanche Burial on Teton Pass, WY - SnowBrains

A skier was critically injured in a wind slab avalanche on a northeast-facing 40° slope at about 8,500 feet in Teton Pass, Wyoming.

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4 days ago

Snowboarding

Skier Buried Facedown In Avalanche After Ducking Rope At Utah Ski Resort

6 days ago

Snowboarding

2 Skiers Buried by Large Avalanche After Ducking Rope into Backcountry Outside Brighton Resort, UT - SnowBrains

1 week ago

Snowboarding

Jackson, WY, Skier Dies Following Teton Pass Avalanche Burial Last Week - SnowBrains

Environment

Avalanche watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until Thursday morning

Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Skier Critically Injured by Avalanche Burial on Teton Pass, WY - SnowBrains

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Environment

Avalanche warning affecting the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until early Friday morning

Snowboarding

Avalanche Warning Issued for Northern Colorado as Weekend Storm Approaches - SnowBrains

Environment

Avalanche warning affecting the Greater Lake Tahoe Area until early Friday morning

Snowboarding

Avalanche Warning Issued for Northern Colorado as Weekend Storm Approaches - SnowBrains

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Snowboarding

3 weeks ago

4 Backcountry Skiers Rescued After Smart Decisions Help Avoid Disaster Near Stowe, VT - SnowBrains

Early recognition, disciplined decision-making, and an early call for help enabled rescuers to bring four disoriented backcountry skiers safely back before conditions worsened.

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Your Guide to Visiting Yosemite in Winter-Skiing, Snowshoeing, and the Epic 'Firefall' Included

Yosemite in winter offers thinner crowds, scenic snowy views, accessible day hikes, winter activities, and requires preparedness like snow chains, layered clothing, and backcountry skills.

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