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fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago

Chairlift Operators Hilariously Troll Ski Patroller With COPS Theme Song

Chairlift operators at Cherry Peak Ski Area playfully change music when ski patrollers approach, creating lighthearted moments that enhance the resort experience while recognizing ski patrol's essential safety role.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago

Skier On Skier Fight Breaks Out In Lift Line @ Whistler Blackcomb

Violence on the ski mountain is never justified. If there's a serious problem, get ski patrol and let them handle it. But some people are just too entitled and have no sense of self control, ruining the peace that should exist on the resort.
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#avalanche-accident
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
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Chamonix Guide Legend Ross Hewitt Shares Narrow Escape from Avalanche on Monte Bianco Skyway, Italy, That Left Him with Shattered Pelvis - SnowBrains

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4 days ago
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New Details Emerge from Touring Partner in Avalanche Death of Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Near Joffre Peak, BC - SnowBrains

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3 days ago
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Chamonix Guide Legend Ross Hewitt Shares Narrow Escape from Avalanche on Monte Bianco Skyway, Italy, That Left Him with Shattered Pelvis - SnowBrains

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4 days ago
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New Details Emerge from Touring Partner in Avalanche Death of Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Near Joffre Peak, BC - SnowBrains

fromUnofficial Networks
3 days ago

Wild Crash Results In Tomahawk Down Tuckerman Ravine

Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington is about as legendary of a ski area as they come, being a bucket list item for many East Coast skiers and snowboarders. Its difficulty, usual less-than-ideal conditions, and more remote location mean that airs are fairly rare, but they do happen.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Scottish avalanche forecasters photo essay

Scottish avalanches have surged to over 200 this winter, compared to 42 the previous year, with the Scottish Avalanche Information Service providing daily forecasts across six mountain regions to mitigate risks.
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fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
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Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured - SnowBrains

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4 days ago
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Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured - SnowBrains

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fromSFGATE
5 days ago

What we know about the victims of the Tahoe avalanche

Nine people died in California's deadliest modern avalanche on February 17 near Tahoe, including six experienced women skiers and three professional mountain guides caught in a blizzard while returning from a backcountry trip.
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
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#avalanche
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1 week ago
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Sister of Italian SkiMo Athlete Dies in Avalanche at Swiss-Italian Border - SnowBrains

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2 weeks ago
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2 Foreign Skiers Killed in Avalanche at La Grave, France, After Entering "Strongly Discouraged" Zone With Guide - SnowBrains

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1 week ago
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Sister of Italian SkiMo Athlete Dies in Avalanche at Swiss-Italian Border - SnowBrains

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2 weeks ago
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2 Foreign Skiers Killed in Avalanche at La Grave, France, After Entering "Strongly Discouraged" Zone With Guide - SnowBrains

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fromUnofficial Networks
1 week ago

How You Can Conquer The Most Extreme Ski Runs In the World

Expert terrain requires mastering technical skills like side slips and hockey stops, building lower body and core strength, and never skiing alone without experienced guidance.
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fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Is Mt. Baldy, CA, As Deadly As Mt. Everest? - SnowBrains

Mt. Baldy's accessibility near Los Angeles creates a higher death rate per climber than Mt. Everest, with 23 deaths versus Everest's 64 deaths between 2016-2025 despite far fewer climbers attempting Baldy.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Freeride World Tour Cancels Georgia Pro Over Dangerous Snowpack Conditions

The FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance has officially cancelled the Georgia Pro, the third stop of the 2026 FWT season, citing unstable snowpack conditions that do not meet safety standards. Following what organizers described as an extensive evaluation process involving FWT officials, mountain safety experts, and local professionals, it was determined that current structural instabilities in the snowpack would not sufficiently improve within the available competition window.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Climber faces manslaughter charge after leaving girlfriend on Austria's tallest peak

An Austrian mountaineer is to appear in court accused of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia when he left her close to the summit on a climb that went dramatically wrong. The 33-year-old woman, identified only as Kerstin G, froze to death on 19 January 2025, about 50 metres below the summit of the Groglockner, Austria's tallest mountain, after an ascent of more than 17 hours with her boyfriend, Thomas P, 36.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As winter storm nears, climbers banned from Mt. Baldy's icy trails

Mt. Baldy trails will close for two weeks due to expected heavy snow and recurring safety risks after multiple recent fatal incidents.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Large Avalanche Tears Down Freeride World Qualifier Competition Face During Snowboarder's Run in Serre Chevalier, France - SnowBrains

Even with experienced guides and planning, avalanches can occur unexpectedly; carrying and deploying an avalanche airbag and proper preparation can be life-saving.
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1 month ago

Be Bold, Start Cold - SnowBrains

And the old man wasn't just rambling or lost-he had a damn point. If you start a tour wearing minimal layers and are already feeling cold (which, given the current conditions will likely require a certain degree of bravery), then your body will warm itself up as you shed calories hiking up the hill. This will prevent you from overheating, and keep you more comfortable on the way up.
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fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Snow Angel Foundation and AirFlare Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Slope Safety - SnowBrains

Beginning this winter, AirFlare will support the Snow Angel Foundation's collision-prevention and safety-training initiatives by providing complimentary annual app subscriptions to Snow Angel staff, volunteers, partners, and employees at ski areas where Snow Angel delivers training. AirFlare will also elevate Snow Angel messaging across its network of ski area clients and participate in on-mountain safety events to help guests "Ride Another Day."
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fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Alert Snowboarder Saves Out of Control Beginner Skier

Casey Willax stopped a backward-spiraling skier with a sudden body block and bear hug, preventing injury and later rescued another person on the mountain.
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fromSnowBrains
3 months ago

SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 93 | Denis Lee - Co-Founder of AirFlare - SnowBrains

AirFlare converts smartphones into offline-capable location-sharing and search-and-rescue tools, enabling adventurers, ski patrols, and rescuers to locate people faster and more accurately.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Man slides 2,000 feet to his death on Mount Shasta

Travizano was climbing the mountain solo and joined two other climbers that he met on the ascent, Meyers said. After the three climbers successfully summited Mount Shasta, two climbers, including Travizano, lost their way and wandered off route during the descent. That afternoon, clouds moved across the upper mountain and limited visibility, Meyers said. There are several routes that converge on Shasta's summit plateau, so if someone is not familiar with the terrain and they're not using navigation tools, when visibility is poor, they can go down the mountain the wrong way.
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fromThe Local France
10 months ago

LATEST: French Alps on avalanche warning after snow wreaks havoc

Avalanche warnings in Savoie, France, highlight the risks following heavy snowfall and risen temperatures, urging maximum vigilance among visitors.
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