Historically, March is the month most likely to see fatal avalanches. Here are some expert safety tips to keep in mind before ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The behavior of an avalanche depends on the structure of the snowpack, but that’s only one ingredient. An avalanche requires all ...

The identities of three ski guides killed in the catastrophic Lake Tahoe-area avalanche were revealed by authorities Saturday. Michael Henry, Andrew Alissandratos and Nicole Choo — all employees of ...

Avalanches are becoming more frequent. Here’s how to survive one - There are a few things you can do to increase your chances of survival ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nathalie Vriend, University of Colorado Boulder (THE CONVERSATION) A deadly avalanche ...

Nathalie Vriend receives funding from the Moore Foundation, and in the past from the Royal Society and NERC among others. A deadly avalanche buried a group of backcountry skiers and their guides near ...