New research finds that mountain goat populations require 11 years – or 1.5 generations – to recover from more extreme ...

There has been a new development in the effort to recover a trio of skiers who became trapped in an avalanche seven months ...

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KABC) -- An avalanche crashed down on five people Friday at a Sierra Nevada ski resort, which fully buried at least one man who was rescued out. The avalanche hit the Squaw Valley ...

Discover how modern methods in avalanche control are improving safety and reducing delays in the Cascades this winter.

Snow avalanches represent one of the most dramatic manifestations of the Earth's cryospheric dynamics. Recent studies combine experimental field investigations and advanced numerical simulations to ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Given certain conditions, avalanches are a risk on snow-covered mountains. Mike Reitzell, president of the Petaluma-based organization Ski California, said Wednesday was a tough day. ...

A new study conducted over 44 years in Alaska has revealed that avalanches can cause mountain goat populations to decline for ...

Snow avalanche research encompasses the study of rapid snow mass movements, integrating aspects of climatology, geophysics and numerical modelling to understand and predict avalanche behaviour. Recent ...

The annual closures will take effect earlier than usual this year as crews prepare for wintry weather in the Cascade ...

"Guides from the commercial heliskiing operation that the group was with immediately attempted to locate the three skiers," authorities said. "Using avalanche beacons, the guides identified a probable ...

Elizabeth Malloy, 43, listed in fair condition at local hospital. Jan. 16, 2013 — -- A 43-year-old backcountry skier revived after she was buried in an avalanche is now in fair condition at ...

Backcountry skiers can increase their chance of survival in an unexpected avalanche with one of these highly rated airbags.