Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous. As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated for avalanche risk, you take the risk of being injured or killed in an ...

December is prime avalanche season, and experts share some safety tips for folks planning to get outside this winter.First, ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Given certain conditions, avalanches are a risk on snow-covered mountains. Mike Reitzell, president of the Petaluma-based organization Ski California, said Wednesday was a tough day. ...

Statistically, March stands out as the month with the highest incidence of avalanche fatalities in Canada. However, the ski patrol team at Whistler Blackcomb is consistently diligent in ensuring ...

As winter conditions settle into the mountains west of Cochrane, backcountry users are being reminded to put avalanche safety at the top of their checklist before heading out. Officials with the ...

The first big snowfalls of winter bring a lot of excitement to Colorado’s backcountry communities — and a heavy responsibility to those whose job it is to keep people safe from avalanches. Avalanches ...

The Utah Avalanche Center has kicked off Avalanche Awareness Week, focused on outreach, education, and hands on training for ...

Avalanche danger is high today, with strong to extreme winds and heavy snow creating very dangerous conditions. The avalanche ...

Forecasts are issued daily, typically by 7 a.m. at flatheadavalanche.org. The forecasting season generally extends from late ...