Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous. As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated ...

A snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche last weekend but used an airbag device to get out. Now, winter enthusiasts are looking at the most effective safety tools.

This week, during Avalanche Safety Week, many outdoor enthusiasts will hit the slopes, but LaVance said hopefully in a safe manner. “Idaho is a great place to be, especially for back country ...

On Jan. 7, a backcountry skier was killed near Red Mountain Pass, marking Colorado’s first death of the 2024-2025 winter ...

This is why it is important to know avalanche safety, especially if you are skiing ... Having the right equipment in case something goes wrong helps. Lazar said, “If you are traveling in a ...

The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education held an introductory course on Avalanche safety at Alyeska over ...