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Utah December 15, 2022

Utah Neffs Canyon avalanche: Off-duty firefighter rescues buried skier calling for help

A skier who was partially buried following an avalanche in Neffs Canyon outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been rescued after an off-duty firefighter heard his cries for help.

Utah October 24, 2022

Utah records first reported human-caused avalanche of the season: 'A good wake-up call'

An apparently human-caused avalanche occurred Sunday at upper elevations in the Central Wasatch mountain range in Little Cottonwood Canyon, the Utah Avalanche Center said.

India October 4, 2022

10 mountaineers dead after avalanche in northern India

An avalanche at India’s Garhwal Himalayas has killed 10 mountain climbers. Another 11 mountaineers went missing. However, rescuers have found eight survivors from the group.

Italy July 5, 2022

Italy rescuers finding body parts, gear on glacier after avalanche

An avalanche on the Marmolada glacier in northern Italy on has killed at least seven hikers and an estimated five remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday, officials said.

Stanley Cup Playoffs June 1, 2022

Avalanche vs Oilers Game 1 score: Colorado holds off Edmonton for wild 8-6 victory to open conference final

The Colorado Avalanche opened the Western Conference Finals with a dominating 8-6 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 on Wednesday night.

Colorado May 31, 2022

Colorado avalanche kills 1, injures 2 at national park

An avalanche in a Colorado national park killed one person and injured two others on Sunday morning. There have been seven avalanche deaths in the state this season.

Colorado December 26, 2021

Colorado backcountry skier dies in Christmas Eve avalanche: 'Was caught, fully buried, and killed'

A Colorado skier was killed in an avalanche that struck while the man and a friend were traversing slopes through the backcountry on Christmas Eve, Colorado authorities recently announced.

Avalanche December 14, 2021

Avalanche at Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington state kills 1 skier, 5 others rescued

The Pierce County medical examiner identified the skier who died in an avalanche on Crystal Mountain in Washington state as 66-year-old Robert Weisel.

SCIENCE March 9, 2021

US nears record for avalanche deaths as risky snow conditions plague mountains

The U.S. is on track to surpass its all-time record for avalanche deaths this season after extreme winter weather conditions heightened avalanche danger.

US February 16, 2021

Popular Tahoe ski resort sued after fatal avalanche

A popular California ski resort is being sued by a man who was involved in a fatal avalanche just over a year ago.

Avalanche February 15, 2021

2 killed in Colorado avalanches over Valentine’s Day weekend

A third man survived after he was able to dig a space to breathe while he waited for rescue.