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Skier Found Dead Day After Avalanche Near Jackson

An official cause of death is pending. Continue reading…

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Top 10 Snowy Roof Avalanche Fails

Watching these at-home avalanches will remind you what a wet winter feels like. Continue reading…

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Utah Police: Avalanche Killed Four Local Backcountry Skiers

Avalanche forecasters rated the danger high this weekend. Continue reading…

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Avalanche Claims Skier’s Life

The companion was uninjured and called 911 when he heard his partner calling for help. Continue reading…

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Watch a Big Sky Skier Accidentally Trigger a Massive Avalanche

A harrowing video out of Big Sky, Montana shows how fast the snow can turn on you if you're skiing the backcountry. One skier recently accidentally caused a massive avalanche and the moment it happened...

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Small Avalanche Reported Near Lookout Point On Casper Mountain

Officials say that the recent winter storm has created perfect avalanche conditions in the area. Continue reading…

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Watch Wyoming Snowmobiler Get Caught in Avalanche and Survive

If you've ever had the pleasure of riding a snowmobile, you know there are few things in life that are more fun than that. If you've ridden in the backcountry of Wyoming, you also understand the...

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Nuggets And Avs Both Set To Play To A Full Arena…Almost

Ball Arena is bound to be rocking when both the Avs and the Nuggets return home this postseason for their championship push. Continue reading…

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We Won’t Get Credit, but Cheyenne is a Great City for Hockey Fans

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the their own final four. The Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals are taking place this week in the NHL and as that is taking place, there has...

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Univ. of Wyoming Faculty Member Dies in Avalanche

The University of Wyoming has lost a beloved professor. On Thursday, March 17th, Ecosystem Science and Management instructor Professor Jay Norton, 61, lost his life while skiing in Northern Wyoming....

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Fatal Avalanche

The higher temperatures and rainfall have also led to widespread flooding in lower parts of the state. Continue reading…

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Grand Teton Avalanche Injures Jackson Snowboarder

Park officials say Thompson was wearing a helmet and carrying an avalanche beacon. Continue reading…

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Yellowstone’s East Entrance Opens Friday – Weather Permitting

Park officials will closely monitor avalanche conditions and additional closures may occur. Continue reading…

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UPDATE: Yellowstone Park Reopens Sylvan Pass

The map on the website, in addition to phone recordings, will be updated as conditions change. Continue reading…

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Snowmobiler Killed in Crash During Guided Trip in Wyoming

The other man also ran into the ravine and knocked off a cornice that triggered an avalanche. Continue reading…

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Utah Man Dies in Avalanche Near Wyoming Ski Resort

Seth Saunders says his family saw Marra as a son and brother. Continue reading…

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Snowboarder-Triggered Avalanche Closes Wyoming Pass Highway

Brian Siegfried says he was driving on the highway when he saw snow tumbling toward him. Continue reading…

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Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche in Northwest Wyoming

Carr says the men weren't carrying any avalanche gear. Continue reading…

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Officials Identify Iowa Man Killed in Wyoming Avalanche

One of the friends stayed to dig while the other one rode about 30 minutes to where he could get cell service. Continue reading…

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Wyoming Avalanche Buries 5, No One Hurt

Teams of searchers using beacons and dogs combed the area to make sure no one else was trapped. Continue reading…

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US Highway 189/191 Closed After Western Wyoming Avalanche

The closure is between Bondurant and Hoback Junction. Continue reading…

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Man Killed in Eastern Idaho Avalanche

An avalanche also buried a snowmobiler in southeastern Utah and officials are still searching for him. Continue reading…

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Avalanche Buries Car on Wyoming’s Teton Pass; No Injuries

It was about 4 feet deep and about 30 feet wide. Continue reading…

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Avalanche Damages Car in Northwest Wyoming

Crews had the roadway cleared a little over an hour later. Continue reading…

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Avalanches Cause Problems in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming

Teton Pass west of Jackson was closed for avalanche control and U.S. 89 southwest of Jackson was closed because of an avalanche. Continue reading…

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3 Backcountry Skiers Survive Avalanche on Teton Pass

When it stopped, the 23-year-old had one hand above the debris and was able to move snow away from his mouth. Continue reading…

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Snowmobiler Dies in Northwestern Wyoming Avalanche

The site is about 50 miles northeast of Jackson. Continue reading…

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Snowmobiler Survives Avalanche in Northwest Wyoming

Witnesses say they saw her get buried in the debris and carried about 450 feet. Continue reading…

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Backcountry Skier Killed in Northern Colorado Avalanche

The woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide, which officials say fell 500 vertical feet. Continue reading…

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Skier Dies In Back-Country Avalanche

Other members of the party had dug the skier out and called for help. Continue reading…

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Person Rescued From Avalanche at Colorado Ski Resort

The avalanche started in an area of terrain that is inbounds but currently closed. Continue reading…

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Driver OK After Caught in Teton Pass Avalanche

Harsha could not elaborate on the vehicle or the condition of its occupant(s). Continue reading…

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Highway Workers to Close Teton Pass to Trigger Avalanches

Workers fire artillery or blast compressed gas from tubes installed on mountainsides. Continue reading…

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Skier Missing After Avalanche on Mountain Near Jackson

His ski partner did a brief beacon search but couldn't find him. Continue reading…

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Avalanche Risk Ahead For Wyoming

The good news & the bad. Continue reading…

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