According to the post, the mountaineers initiated the rescue because they spotted a waving glove in the snow around 4 p.m.

So, you’ve finally bought that alpine touring set up, with lightweight skis, tech bindings, climbing skins, and versatile touring boots. Or you're getting into ice climbing, winter ...

Ski lifts at Wildcat Mountain ski area, pictured March 15, ... At the time, both skiers were carrying avalanche rescue kits — consisting of a rescue beacon, a shovel, ...

Medical Kit: A comprehensive first-aid kit is crucial for handling injuries and health issues in the backcountry. Pack essentials like gauze bandages, a tourniquet, pain relievers, and any personal ...

I’m able to fit a full ski touring kit including skins, avalanche rescue equipment, my rescue sled setup and first aid kit, a 30m rope and harness, crampons, a snack bag, 1L of water in soft flask, ...

When an avalanche hits, first responders have mere minutes to rescue anyone buried. Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol introduced KSL to some important members of those search crews: dogs with ...

Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team conducted avalanche training at Heavenly Ski Resort on March 15. “Thanks to prior coordination with Heavenly, team members were ...

He said it takes at least two years to get a puppy fully trained as an avalanche rescue dog. You can also find dogs in various roles at other ski areas. At 49 Degrees North, dogs are allowed on ...

According to avalanche.org, the last one that occurred in our area was during the 2019-2020 ski season at Palisades Tahoe. Ryan McPartland is the Ski Patrol Assistant Director at Heavenly Ski Resort.

However, if someone does opt to ski or snowboard in backcountry areas that have not been cleared by resorts, Gagne says it's important to be equipped with proper rescue kits, containing necessary ...

The avalanche at Tunnel Creek in the Cascade Mountains involved a large group of ski industry professionals and resulted in three brutal fatalities. I’ve talked to people who told me they considered ...

Ski lifts at Wildcat Mountain ski area, pictured March 15, ... At the time, both skiers were carrying avalanche rescue kits — consisting of a rescue beacon, a shovel, ...