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The deaths of two Colorado men caught in backcountry avalanches and a third in Montana over the frigid Presidents Day weekend underscore the winter dangers in the Rocky Mountain wilderness. Forecasters say exceptionally weak layers of snowpack have created the most hazardous conditions in a decade.
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Avalanches in the Rocky Mountains killed four people late last week, three in Colorado and one in Wyoming. A fairly dry early season is leading to a thin snowpack, which means dangerous conditions.
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Two snowboarders who triggered an avalanche in the backcountry of Colorado in March are facing criminal charges.
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Mike Cooperstein and Jason Konigsberg maneuvered a 6-foot long cross-cut saw with menacing teeth into position Tuesday on a hulking spruce trunk that was…
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Highways and some ski resorts in our region have had to close in recent days due to high avalanche danger.
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The number of avalanche fatalities in the U.S. has remained fairly steady over the years, despite more people visiting the backcountry. But one thing...
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On a frigid Tuesday evening, Brent Yatkeman is scrambling to save an avalanche victim buried in the snow somewhere on a ski hill near Park City, Utah.
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Recent storms have brought a lot of snow to Colorado. And with snow, comes the danger of avalanches. Since the recent winter storm, over 80 avalanches…
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Officials say the road to a mountain scenic area near Aspen will likely open later than usually following a winter of heavy snow and avalanches.The Aspen…
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The IMAX film Superpower Dogsfollows six remarkable canines who work in fields such as avalanche and water rescue, endangered species protection, and emotional support.