Every year, people lose their lives in avalanches in the Alps. Many of these accidents could be prevented. With the right equipment, clear rules of conduct, and the necessary knowledge for emergencies ...

A Special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the Elk and West Elk Mountains, as new snowfall is expected to create dangerous avalanche conditions heading into the holiday weekend. According to the ...

Yesterday morning, a skier on a backcountry run called the Vortex near Lake Louise was caught in a size 2 avalanche but was ...