This has to be one of the funnier things I’ve ever seen in a survey: “I would love to have new and exciting experiences, even if they are illegal.” That’s excerpted from a survey the Canadian Avy Center is using…

Ever wondered when the digital age would confuse more than it helps? Today I’m experiencing that exact situation. We’ve always wanted a current and accurate directory of avalanche hot lines and websites to exist on WildSnow.com, so I got started…

Story of avalanche safety for ski touring and backcountry skiing, this time in Alaska.

I saw the avalanche start when a pillow-cornice fell from a rock face beside our safe crossing. We were just minutes from zero hazard — but on the wrong side of safety.

Inspired by Steve Christie’s suggestion to share our avalanche stories, I thought I’d tell mine, before Lou tells his. (Note from Lou, he says “everyone, got any stories? How about a guest blog?”) Dave DowningDave “Snowman” Downing lives in Whitefish,…

It should be noted that entire first day at the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) in Whistler was given over to presentations from a variety of international experts from both North America and Europe regarding multiple versus single burial technique and technology. As Christian noted, Backcountry Access feels that single burial scenarios are what should be emphasized. We at Ortovox strongly disagree.