Latest about avalanche
How to read an avalanche forecast: stay safe in the big mountains
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
Our mountaineering expert delves into the science behind avalanches to answer the question: why do avalanches happen?
Video: K2 climbers watch as oncoming avalanche threatens to engulf their tents
“My tent was full of snow,” says one of the Italian team after a crumbling serac causes and avalanche above them
Backcountry skier triggers avalanche that sweeps man down couloir, leaves without apologizing
The skier was luckily uninjured and able to ski away from the incident
Watch what it’s like to be caught in an avalanche, thanks to a GoPro that survived
Prizewinning avalanche footage is spectacular and a little bit nailbiting
"Even professionals make mistakes" – avalanche forecaster buried in large slide
The forecaster was reportedly carrying out field work when he was caught and partially buried
How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?
The backcountry skier was swept out of view of their companion on Buffalo Mountain
"The most surprising thing was how calm I stayed" – Maine skier buried up to his neck in rare in-bounds avalanche
The man is lucky to be alive after heavy snow and high winds brought unusual avalanche conditions to the northeast
