In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

Two ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche Friday, Feb. 14 at the Mammoth Mountain ski area, leaving one injured in “extremely critical” condition, officials said.. Mammoth Mountain ...

An avalanche buried and likely killed three skiers in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Alaska, on Tuesday, state troopers said.

"There have been approximately 13 avalanche-related deaths and more than 130 total deaths on the mountain recorded in the history of the park. There are currently 500 climbers on the mountain ...

Nearly two seasons after introducing Aley the avalanche dog to the slopes at Copper, the resort has welcomed a new ball of ...

Copper Mountain ski patrol welcomes Pico, a 4-month-old golden retriever, training as an avalanche dog. COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo ...

A trio of professional mountain climbers died in an avalanche at the Banff National Park in Canada last week. The three men, David Lama, Jess Roskelley, and Hansjörg Auer, were attempting a climb ...

Mammoth Mountain officials said the slide occurred during avalanche mitigation work following a significant Sierra Nevada snowstorm, during which about six feet of snow fell in 36 hours.

Copper Mountain Resort’s newest avalanche dog — Pico — poses for the camera while enjoying a day at his new workplace. Pico joins a team of talented avalanche dogs at Copper.

Two ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche Friday, Feb. 14 at the Mammoth Mountain ski area, leaving one injured in “extremely critical” condition, officials said.

Two ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche Friday, Feb. 14 at the Mammoth Mountain ski area, leaving one injured in “extremely critical” condition, officials said.