A skier has died at Crystal Mountain after falling and suffocating in a tree well. Ski patrol officials say this type of accident is more common in times of new, heavy snowfall like we’ve seen in the ...

For many in Southwest Colorado, there is no greater pastime than skiing through the trees in fresh powder. However, weaving through the trees can come with risk in the form of tree wells. A tree well ...

There's snow in the forecast for most of the western US, a LOT of snow. Places in California are bracing for possibilities of 50-60 inches, with some outlets forecasting nearly 100 inches of snowfall ...

With 2-4 feet of snow in the immediate forecast, Timberline Lodge on Oregon's Mt. Hood is warning skiers and riders about the hazards associated with riding in deep snow. "The pow is real and there’s ...

Meteorologists and weather experts across North America agree— La Niña is coming. A ski patroller stands next to a massive tree well at Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana. Photo: Whitefish ...

White Water Ski Resort in BC, Canada, recently filmed a video with the White Water Ski Patrol to issue a warning for skiers planning to enjoy the fruits of the latest storm. The resort is reporting ...

With heavy snowfall set to impact ski resorts across the West in the coming days, there's never been a better time to brush up on your tree well and snow immersion suffocation knowledge. Here are some ...

A 79-year-old skier who got lost in the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in chilly Montana survived after spending the night inside a tree well. The man, whose name was not released by authorities, had ...

A 58-year-old skier died after falling into a tree well March 5 at Mount Bachelor Ski Resort, deputies said. U.S. Forest Service Deschutes National Forest An avid skier suffocated in a tree well on a ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — A 79-year-old skier who went missing at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area was found safe after spending a night in a tree well, according the Flathead County Sheriff's Office. The ...