Backcountry travel allows people to get out into the wilderness and enjoy the beauty—but it comes with its own dangers, ...

Movement, rapidly changing weather, wind — any one of these things can set off an avalanche. But experts say 90% of slides that cause an injury or death are triggered by the victim or a companion.

As the winter storm pummels the Sierra Nevada, here’s how avalanches can happen and how often they occur across California: ...

Avalanches are possible on any slope steeper than 30 degrees and occur most frequently at 35 to 50 degrees.

A winter snow paradise can turn into a nightmare within seconds. Glittering fresh snow and untouched powder attract freeriders and ski tourers into open terrain - but away from marked slopes, the risk ...

How do you stop an avalanche from racing down a hill? It’s something the Caltrans Avalanche Team has to contend with year-round, not just when it snows. To keep ...

A winter storm warning forecast up to 8 feet of snow in California’s Lake Tahoe Region and the avalanche conditions were ...

The article offers beginner tips for safe backcountry skiing, emphasizing avalanche awareness and education. Essential skills: master resort skiing, get avalanche training, and learn to use safety ...