avalanche safety

A case that drew the attention of backcountry recreators across the Mountain West has come to a close.

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

This winter season has been a deadly one for avalanches. Many of those avalanches were caused by a single type of snow condition known as a deep…

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center counts at least 33 avalanche deaths across the country so far this season. That number eclipses the 23 fatalities for the entire winter the year before – and several years prior.

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…

Avalanches in the Rocky Mountains killed four people late last week, three in Colorado and one in Wyoming. Drew Hardesty is with the Utah Avalanche...

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

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...