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Skiing
fromThe Mercury News
20 hours ago

Deadly Tahoe-area avalanche was probably triggered either by the ski party, or by nature, avalanche expert says

The exact trigger of a fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche killing nine skiers remains unknown due to investigation obstacles, though accumulated snow weight or the skiers themselves are most likely causes.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Man, dog trapped for days in Big Bear backcountry storm

A camper and his dog were stranded for days in Holcomb Valley during a fierce winter storm and were rescued by San Bernardino County crews using a snowcat.
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Les 3 Vallees, France, Report: Who Knew European Tree Skiing Could Be This Good!? - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Les 3 Vallees, France, Report: Who Knew European Tree Skiing Could Be This Good!? - SnowBrains

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Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Wild Video Demonstrates The Real Danger Of Tree Wells

Tree wells are hidden deep-snow voids around trees that can immobilize skiers or snowboarders and create a suffocation risk if not immediately assisted.
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