Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous. As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated ...

David Thompson Search and Rescue is hosting a free public avalanche safety training Feb. 21-22. The Friday, Feb. 21 class ...

Backcountry professionals and outdoor educators met last week to teach attendees how to translate a forecast, what gear to ...

Amid a steady stream of avalanches due to new snow and warm temperatures this week, adventurers determined to explore the ...

On Wednesday at 3:46 p.m. an avalanche watch was reported by the NWS Reno NV in effect until Thursday at 4 p.m. for Lake ...

Photo: CAIC Director Ethan Greene assessing the snowpack in a remote area accessed by snowmobile.

Authorities strongly urge residents and visitors in Idaho to avoid all avalanche terrain, as several areas are very dangerous ...

An avalanche watch was reported by the NWS Reno NV on Monday at 1:51 p.m. in effect until Tuesday at 5 a.m. The NWS says, ...

Art of forecasting avalanches taught here by snow experts” announced The Aspen Times in 1980 by Michael Kennedy. “Statistically, Colorado has more avalanche related deaths that any other state……Many, ...

There are many pieces of gear that are important for a backcountry outing, but none are more vital to avalanche safety than a beacon, shovel, and probe. If you're wondering what each piece of gear ...