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How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?
By Julia Clarke published
The backcountry skier was swept out of view of their companion on Buffalo Mountain

"Imagine being buried under thousands of these" – Utah ski patroller poses next to huge boulder-sized snowball
By Julia Clarke published
The Center shared the picture of a ski patroller standing next to an enormous ball of snow that appears to be both taller and wider than he is

The best avalanche beacons: emergency transceivers that save lives
By Berne Broudy last updated
If disaster strikes, the best avalanche beacons will vastly improve your chances of survival and help you save others

Colorado sees first avalanche fatality of season as longtime local killed in deadly slide
By Julia Clarke published
The victim was a 67-year-old backcountry snowboarder

See professional skier successfully deploy airbag while tumbling in avalanche
By Cat Ellis published
Hopefully you'll never need it, but an airbag can increase your odds of survival when worn and used properly

Adorable ski patrol dog gets lift down mountain after a hard day's work
By Cat Ellis published
It's serious business, but Shasta, Ruddy, Cashew, and Jetty love their jobs

"Whoompf" – first avalanche of the season reported in Colorado
By Julia Clarke published
The skier triggered slide occurred south of Independence Pass on Monday

Colorado Avalanche Center offers grim recap of last winter as snow season looms again
By Julia Clarke published
Colorado led the nation in avalanches during the deadly 2022/23 season
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