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4 days agoThe RECCO Story: How A Tragic Accident Changed the Whole Snow Rescue Industry - SnowBrains
The RECCO system is a search-and-rescue technology designed to help professionals locate people buried in avalanches or lost in the outdoors. Today, it is integrated into millions of pieces of ski and outdoor equipment worldwide.
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5 days agoBreckenridge Bomb Threat on South Main Street Clears in Minutes
"Out of an abundance of caution, an evacuation notification was sent out to the community to keep the immediate area of the call clear of bystanders. After checking the area, it was determined that there was no threat to public safety."
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1 month agoCalifornia finds Mammoth Mountain at fault in ski patroller's avalanche death
The state fined Mammoth Mountain Ski Area LLC $26,810 for three violations related to the death, according to a July 2025 citation that is being reported here for the first time. The violations included not ensuring the patrollers were able to deploy avalanche airbags prior to the 25-year-old's death.
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1 month agoAvalanche Survivors Fill In Key Pieces of the Story of What Happened Before Nine Were Buried
Survivors of a deadly Sierra Nevada avalanche reveal the group decided to ski out in blizzard conditions without discussing the option to shelter at the backcountry huts until weather improved.
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1 month agoRunaway Snowboard Leaves Path of Destruction Taking Out Multiple Skiers
Runaway snowboards were a cause of great concern in the early days of snowboarding as snowboards don't have breaks like skis. This concern was justified in many ways as proto snowboard bindings much less secure and reliable than modern systems using simple straps, rubber components, or basic buckles that could loosen or fail more easily during a crash.
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1 month agoColorado Ski Area Offering "Ski with a Wildlife Officer" This Saturday
Loveland Ski Area hosts an event on March 14th where skiers and snowboarders can join Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers to learn about local mountain wildlife and survival adaptations.
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1 month agoState Regulators Hold Mammoth Mountain, CA, Responsible for Fatal 2025 Avalanche Involving Ski Patroller - SnowBrains
Cal/OSHA's report issued three specific violations, determining that Mammoth Mountain: Placed personnel in unnecessary danger without providing adequate safeguards. Failed to establish effective "safe zones" for patrollers to shelter in while avalanche mitigation (intentional triggering of slides) was underway. Lacked proper documentation regarding avalanche training for its employees.
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1 month ago[VIDEO] Intense Rescue as Skiers Spot Tips and Save Buried Rider's Life at Palisades Tahoe, CA - SnowBrains
Two skiers at Palisades Tahoe, California, spotted the tips of skis protruding from deep snow on February 18 between KT-22 and Olympic Lady. They stopped and dug out a skier found upside down and buried in the deep powder, saving his life. The intense video of the rescue was shared on Threads to stress the need for skiing with a buddy.
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2 months agoDusting of Snow in Colorado Leads to 28 Human-Triggered Avalanches in 7 Days - SnowBrains
Light snow in Colorado triggered numerous human-triggered avalanches by loading weak, persistent faceted layers created during prolonged dry conditions, signaling increased hazard with future storms.
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