Measuring Risk: Learning how to explore the backcountry with the Patrol Fund
Towering snow-laden trees engulf me after hopping off the Flower Point chairlift and into out-of-bounds terrain. Eager to embark on my first journey through the backcountry, a tinge of nervousness ...
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Thundering Avalanche Indicates Colorado's Snowpack is Changing
The avalanche ... with an angle lower than 30 degrees, that aren't connected to or below steeper slopes is the best bet for safe backcountry travel. CAIC also warned that persistent slab ...
Jackson Hole News&Guide1d
Avalanche catches 7 skiers south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Seven people were caught and carried in an avalanche Monday in backcountry terrain south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, ...
Missoulian3d
Next round of storms to coat western Montana valleys, raise avalanche danger in mountains
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for western Montana through Wednesday morning, along with extreme ...
The Fresno Bee5d
Avalanche warning for Lake Tahoe until early Sunday morning, according to the NWS
Large avalanches could bury people and injure people," states the NWS. This warning is in effect until Sunday at 5:30 a.m. Slope: Avalanche generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 degrees ...
Sacramento Bee6d
Avalanche watch affecting Lake Tahoe until Saturday morning, according to the NWS
Avalanches large enough to bury people and injure people could occur in backcountry areas," explains the NWS. This watch is in effect until Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Slope: Avalanche generally occur ...
The Fresno Bee4d
Avalanche warning affecting Lake Tahoe until early Monday morning, says the NWS
Avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are expected," explains the NWS. This warning is in effect until Monday at 4 a.m. Slope: Avalanche generally occur on slopes steeper than 30 ...