This video is about the first estimates of risk from rider triggered avalanches for various levels of avalanche danger. It assumes the skier does NOT use ski...

Traditionally, convexities were associated with easier triggering of slab avalanches. However, there are two parts to a convex slope: the convexity near the ...

Case study of the warming period and avalanche cycle, 1-5 Feb, 2012, Purcell Mountains. On Feb 1, the snowpack was a "loaded gun". Many avalanches including ...

This presentation outlines an objective method to assess manual snow profiles. The method only identified 67% to 75% of unstable slopes. This means it did no...

Every winter, countless women venture into snowy mountain landscapes for skiing, snowboarding, or backcountry adventures. While the thrill of fresh powder and untouched slopes is unmatched, the risk of avalanches remains a serious concern. Understanding how to stay safe and respond effectively in avalanche situations can save lives. This March, a unique opportunity awaits women looking to build or refresh their avalanche safety skills through specialized education classes. These sessions include

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This video outlines - for a wide audience - the current understanding of how rider-triggered and natural avalanches start. Bruce Jamieson, Karl Birkeland an...

Starting with the likelihood definition and terms in the Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard (Statham et al., 2018), Scott Thumlert, Grant Statham and Bruce...

The number of people killed late last week and early this week in Western avalanches fed by a series of snowmaking storms has grown to three with the death of a snowmobiler in Wyoming

A field experiment shows major limitations of infrared images of the pit wall for avalanche forecasting. However, some free images are valuable for avalanche...

Shred hard, ride responsibly. For International Snowmobile Safety Week, @shrediger of @pitandpeakavalanchetraining shares 5 helpful tips to avoid getting cau...

SMOOT, Wyo. — A snowmobiler was fatally buried in an avalanche on Sunday near LaBarge Creek within the Salt River/Wyoming Range forecast zone, according to an announcement by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center (BTAC). According to BTAC’s Monday announcement, two snowmobilers were riding near LaBarge Creek when one triggered an avalanche on a “small but steep” […]

This presentation outlines an objective method to assess manual snow profiles. The method only identified 67% to 75% of unstable slopes. This means it did no...

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol is a volunteer group that is trained in avalanche preparedness, first aid and helps people navigate the terrain.