avalanche

Not enough jurors showed up for a trial last week in a case that could have implications for avalanche safety in the Mountain West.

In the first week of February, avalanches in the United States killed at least 14 people. That's the highest number of deaths in a seven-day period for at…

Ninety percent of avalanche deaths are triggered by a person. In the first week of February of this year, avalanches in the United States killed at least…

Two snowboarders who triggered an avalanche in the backcountry of Colorado in March are facing criminal charges.

Highways and some ski resorts in our region have had to close in recent days due to high avalanche danger.Bob Comey of the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center…

The number of avalanche fatalities in the U.S. has remained fairly steady over the years, despite more people visiting the backcountry. But one thing...

On a frigid Tuesday evening, Brent Yatkeman is scrambling to save an avalanche victim buried in the snow somewhere on a ski hill near Park City, Utah.

For the third year, the Sheridan Community Land Trust is sponsoring a free avalanche training workshop for those who want backcountry safety…

A recent analysis by WyoFile found that snowmobilers have topped backcountry skiers in avalanche fatalities throughout the state's history.Just this year,…

Forecasters in Colorado are warning of “very destructive” avalanches as heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected Wednesday. Avalanches have already...