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“Very Large” Avalanche Buries Snowmobiler for 12 to 15 Minutes

In the backcountry near Cooke City, Montana, a snowmobiler was fully buried for between 12 and 15 minutes after being caught ...
KPAX News

Snowmobiler survives avalanche near Cooke City

A male snowmobiler survived an avalanche near Cooke City on Thursday, with the help of six snowmobilers nearby.
WTVD

Expert gives tips on staying safe while hitting the slopes this ski season

SAN FRANCISCO -- Given certain conditions, avalanches are a risk on snow-covered mountains. Mike Reitzell, president of the Petaluma-based organization Ski California, said Wednesday was a tough ...
KPCW

Utah Avalanche Center says avalanche danger will increase this week

The Utah Avalanche Center has begun issuing daily risk forecasts for backcountry skiers and riders. Avalanche danger is expected to increase as more snow piles up.
The Gazette

Online education program ‘Avalanche Aware’ launched by 3 snow safety agencies

Three snow safety agencies from the western United States have joined forces ahead of winter 2025-26 and launched a free, online educational program titled ‘Avalanche Aware’, which is designed to ...
ABC4 Utah on MSN

Learn to avoid avalanches and how to self-rescue with the Utah Avalanche Center

The Utah Avalanche Center has kicked off Avalanche Awareness Week, focused on outreach, education, and hands on training for ...

Across the Cascades, avalanche dogs come to the rescue

Are you ready to work?” ski patroller Alisha Bator whispers into the ear of Kio, a mountain rescue dog, at the edge of a meadow near the Forest Queen chairlift at Crystal Mountain Resort. Fresh snow ...
NBC Montana

Snow and avalanche workshop returns to Whitefish

WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Flathead Avalanche Center is set to host its 15th annual snow and avalanche workshop. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Whitefish ...