avalanche safety
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Going out in the backcountry this winter? Here's the one piece of kit a mountain rescue team wants you to bring every time
By Julia Clarke published
This massively capable avalanche beacon sports multiple features to help keep you safer in the backcountry

My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol
By Julia Clarke published
We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives

Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
By Will Symons published
Officials are urging members of the public to undergo safety training before tackling the trails this winter

Three deaths in 10 days prompts stern avalanche warning from mountain rescue officials
By Will Symons published
Mountain Rescue officials in Utah are urging hikers to stay out of the backcountry after a devastating snowstorm

Mountain users warned after popular Colorado ski resort sees largest inbounds avalanche in almost 20 years
By Julia Clarke published
The incident prompted ski patrol to issue a warning to all skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers to observe closures

Skiers, hikers urged to stay out of Colorado's backcountry this weekend due to avalanches "large enough to bury, injure or kill a person"
By Julia Clarke published
More worrisome is that you can trigger these things from a distance or from below

How to read an avalanche forecast: stay safe in the big mountains
By Alex Foxfield published
Our expert guide into how to read an avalanche forecast will enable you to make informed decisions when exploring the mountains in winter

Why do avalanches happen? The science behind the deadly phenomenon
By Alex Foxfield published
Our mountaineering expert delves into the science behind avalanches to answer the question: why do avalanches happen?
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