Avalanche Safety

As we navigate through snow-covered terrain, being equipped with the right gear, avalanche safety tools, and knowledge of the area is crucial. From layers to avalanche beacons, we gear up not just for adventure but for safety. Ski touring demands vigilance, preparedness, and respect for the ever-changing winter environment. It's not just about the thrill of the descent but also about ensuring a safe journey and a thorough understanding of the surroundings.

Tech tools and rescue equipment are helping more people survive avalanches. The best defense? Don’t get caught in one.

Read this article to learn more about avalanches and avalanche safety.

A Scottish mountaineer provides his tips for climbing in the winter, including how to use an ice axe and avalanche safety techniques to learn

Assessing Avalanche Danger IRL: A Yellowstone Backcountry Touring & Snowmobile Trip Report https://www.msrgear.com/blog/assessing-avalanche-danger-irl-a-yellowstone-backcountry-touring-snowmobile-trip-report/

Early this winter, IFMGA-certified Exum mountain guide Mark Smiley launched “A Comprehensive Guide to Avalanche Safety,” a course available on his website Mountain Sense, for $249

Two snowshoe hikers lost their lives in a tragic avalanche in the Swiss Alps over the weekend, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred in the canton of Valais, near the village of Saas-Fee. The victims, who remain unidentified, were part of a group of four individuals who were exploring the area. While two members of the group were climbing a nearby mountain, the other two stayed below. It was during this time that disaster struck, with an avalanche burying the two hikers…

Learn how to survive an avalanche from an avalanche safety expert.

Teton Gravity Research: Learning the basics of avalanche safety ... SI.com630 × 419Search by image Breckenridge Ski Patroller Hunter Mortensen clears snow out of a pit where people will be buried

Tuesday marks 20 years since three teenagers died in an avalanche in Utah County. The avalanche inspired Utah Avalanche Center forecaster Craig Gordon to launch the initiative "Know Before You Go."