SLF indicated that for the first time in nine winters, none of the avalanches claimed more than one life, a factor which helps explain the significantly lower amount of avalanche-related deaths this winter. The Swiss Institute added however that a number of people were "presumably saved simply ...
This winter's tally of avalanche deaths in the U.S. is 16, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. This is less than the average of about 30 people killed by avalanches in the U.S. every year.
A dangerously unstablesnowpackandan influx of peopleto thebackcountryhave contributed toa rash ofdeaths this winter. Here’s what you need to know aboutavalanchesafety.snowpack: 积雪场 influx: n. 流入;汇集;河流的汇集处 an influx of people: 大批人涌入 backcountry: n. 偏僻地区;边远地区;穷乡僻壤...
Swinging 70's, polystyrene snow and merciless deaths this has it's merits but certainly pales in comparison to the better films within this sub genre.The Good:Cast do a decent jobThe Bad:PredictibleSoap opera likeSFX are poor even for its timeThings I Learnt From This Movie:Unless your ...
Colorado has now seen 10 avalanche-related deaths this season. Colorado’sdeadliest avalancheseason was 2012 to 2013 with 11 avalanche deaths. Fifteen people died from avalanches across the country last week, making it the second-deadliest week for avalanches in the U.S. ever, according to the...
Background: Avalanches are a significant cause of winter recreational fatalities in mountain regions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative contributions of trauma and asphyxia to avalanche deaths.Methods: We reviewed all avalanche fatalities between 1984 and 2005 that had been ...
Two snowmobilers died after being caught and buried by an avalanche Saturday, the third fatal avalanche this season and third and fourth deaths, respectively,CBS Colorado reports. Authorities said the snowmobilers triggered the avalanche around 2 p.m. Saturday on the east face of Mount Epworth, ab...
With so many deaths in their small community, Cooke City’s residents “take them personally,” said Kay Whittle, who runs the Antlers Lodge inn and restaurant with her husband, Bill. Both are longtime members of a local search and rescue team that musters after...
Many of the accidents resulting in deaths have occurred right next to the piste, due to ignorance. They could therefore have been avoided. If you're a good skier or snowboarder who mostly skis on the piste and you play around next to the piste, then you are a prime candidate for an ac...
Compared to off-piste fatalities, avalanche deaths due to backcountry skiing were clearly predominant in the 1980s. This relation decreased over the years, or in other words, the rate of off-piste fatalities (in proportion to backcountry fatalities) increased, relatively speaking; however, a ...