Twelve people were caught in the avalanche, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center ...

Advance knowledge of current conditions and courses on avalanche safety are essential tools.

New photographs of a Northern California avalanche and an investigation report were released this week by the Sierra ...

Backcountry travel allows people to get out into the wilderness and enjoy the beauty—but it comes with its own dangers, ...

The deaths occurred in Utah's Snake Creek ...

The West was smacked with feet of snow from back-to-back storms this week, increasing avalanche risks. After several avalanche-caused fatalities, Rebecca Hodgetts, avalanche specialist with the USFS ...

Avalanches are a risk when traveling in snowy terrain. Here’s what to bring and what to know before heading into the backcountry.

In the wake of recent accidents, the Utah Avalanche Center emphasized that risk persists even for those familiar with backcountry travel.

The avalanche caught 12 of the 15 skiers. The remaining three appear to have rushed to find their companions and uncovered ...

On Jan. 9, an avalanche was triggered at Longs Pass during a skier’s descent, carrying and catching the entire group. Paul ...

Once the realm of dedicated ski bums, backcountry skiing grew alongside ticket prices and lift lines, with popularity exploding in the pandemic.