In Utah and elsewhere, avalanche centers are a key pillar of the backcountry ski community. They distill complicated ...

In a realm where safety is the number one priority, avalanche forecasters must be able to clearly communicate, asking for ...

Thirty-five years ago this July, an avalanche killed forty-three climbers on a mountain called Lenin Peak. I witnessed the ...

Copper Mountain ski patrol welcomes Pico, a 4-month-old golden retriever, training as an avalanche dog. COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo ...

But the risk of a persistent slab avalanche — a slab of snow resting atop a lower weak layer of snow — would remain, namely in areas above 7,000 feet where November snow remains near the ground.

The season began with light, early snowfall, which led to the development of a shallow, faceted snowpack and made for a dangerous season start.

Nearly two seasons after introducing Aley the avalanche dog to the slopes at Copper, the resort has welcomed a new ball of ...

Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with ...

The climbing history of Nanga Parbat's fearsome Rupal Face, including bold winter climbs, lucky escapes, and cutting-edge ...

For the fourth consecutive season, the Flathead Avalanche Center reported zero avalanche fatalities last winter, according to ...

Authorities have issued avalanche warnings and have closed several access routes to the area.

The Avalanche and their minor league affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, are holding a used gear sale this weekend.