avalanche safety

Latest about avalanche safety

Ski patroller with his dog over his shoulders
My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives

Snow Sports
Mammut Barryvox
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

Safety Gear
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

National Parks & Monuments
Avalanche warning sign
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

Snow Sports
An avalanche crashes through the Savoia Pass on the northwest side of K2 in the Karakoram Range, Pakistan
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

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GoPro captures spectacular avalanche footage and survives
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

Snow Sports
how to read an avalanche forecast: avalanche forecast
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

Travel
why do avalanches happen? An avalanche on a rocky slope
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?

Nature & Wildlife
A flash flood in the desert
7 springtime trail hazards hikers and runners need to know about

By Julia Clarke Published

With a little know-how, you can hike safely in any season

Hiking
Mountaineer climbing along a snowy cornice, very exposed
What is a snow cornice? And how do you stay safe around this deadly alpine hazard?

By Julia Clarke Published

The risk of snow cornices increases in the mountains in the spring – here’s how to avoid disaster

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