At least 16 people - on snowmobiles, skis and snowboards - have died in avalanches so far in the 2025-2026 season, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The Feb. 17, 2026 deadly ...

The death of mountaineer Nirmal Purja has renewed global attention on avalanches. Here's how avalanches form, why they happen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A mountain rescue team member searches for potential buried victims in the French Alps. Avalanches form in various ways but are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At least eight backcountry skiers are dead after a group of 15 were swept away by an avalanche Tuesday near Castle Peak in the ...

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – In the wake of the recent avalanche tragedy that rocked the Tahoe Basin, you may have been made aware of the efforts put in place to rescue the skiers near Castle Peak. Many ...

From the vantage point of our helicopter above the Alps, you can make out scars and dimples from recent avalanches. More than 100 people have died across the mountains this season so far, according to ...

Whether you tour, hike, or snowmobile, you need to know how these common spring conditions can trigger deadly slides. It’s hard to resist a bluebird day in the mountains. Whether you’re a backcountry ...