It’s hard to resist a bluebird day in the mountains. Whether you’re a backcountry tourer, hiker, or snowmobiler, traveling through untouched terrain under clear skies is one of life’s greatest ...

Avalanche defined as a rapid snow mass flow down slopes. Forms when weak layers collapse under slab weight. Four types: slab, loose snow, wet snow, and glide avalanches. Triggers include heavy snow, ...

An avalanche Tuesday near Castle Peak in the Lake Tahoe area swept away 15 backcountry skiers and guides, killing nine, The Sacramento Bee reported. Six were rescued. A search continues for one ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's hard to resist a bluebird day in the mountains. Whether you're a backcountry tourer, hiker, or snowmobiler, traveling through ...

Experts explains how to identify conditions that can signal wet avalanche risk, like roller balls and runnels, and plan routes that avoid unstable terrain.