For experienced backcountry skiers and snowboarders, snowmobilers and others, getting an official avalanche education might as well be a prerequisite for heading into the backcountry. A beacon, probe, ...

There are signs before an avalanche occurs. The snow under your feet may start to crack, slide, or sluff away. You might hear the snow collapse on deep layers, too weak to support your weight. Not to ...

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has teamed up with backcountry professionals to offer a free online course aimed at introducing essential avalanche safety concepts to winter travelers.

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The course consists of a pair of three-hour weeknight classroom sessions that provide an overview of avalanche science, decision-making and rescue skills, followed by a field day at Bridger Bowl Ski ...

Avalanches mean trouble for any backcountry explorer. That's why it's important to brush up on safety skills every year. Hundreds without power across Western Montana Tuesday morning Hundreds of ...

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