Things to know about avalanches, what causes them and how to stay safe
Each winter about 25 people on average die in avalanches in the U.S., with most occurring in the wilderness. Here’s a look at ...
At least 3 skiers buried in Alaska avalanche, officials say
An avalanche in the Alaska backcountry swept away and buried three skiers who were believed to be dead under a pile of snow ...
3 skiers swept away by Alaska avalanche
Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under ...
Backcountry skier and avalanche survivor gives insight on the thrills & dangers of heli-skiing
After the tragic loss of three heli-skiers in an avalanche on Tuesday, professional freeride skier and avalanche survivor Elyse Saugstad said it’s a tragedy with wide impact in the “small world” of ...
3 skiers are believed to be buried under an avalanche in Alaska
A trio of skiers is likely buried under an avalanche near Anchorage, Alaska, that occurred Tuesday afternoon, but dangerous ...
Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, officials say
If the deaths are confirmed, it would be the deadliest U.S. avalanche since three climbers were killed in a slide in ...
Alaska snowmachiner talks backcountry safety after deadly avalanche
With warmer weather rolling in, skiers and snowboarders are hitting the backcountry slopes, but some dangers are always ...
3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry
The large avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, according to the Alaska Department of ...