Avalanche

Avalanche March 6

3 skiers missing after avalanche hits remote mountain range in Alaska

Alaska State Troopers said three skiers are likely dead after an avalanche buried them in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Alaska, on Tuesday.

Avalanche February 21

Colorado avalanche victim rescued in dramatic video

A Colorado avalanche victim was rescued in Vail Pass after spending more than an hour underneath the snow, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said.

Avalanche February 5

Utah snowmobiler killed in avalanche after being 'fully buried'

A 37-year-old man was killed after an avalanche "caught, carried and fully buried" him in the Utah backcountry while snowmobiling, officials said.

Colorado January 16

Veteran skier found buried in avalanche on desolate trail by wife using transceiver

Donald Moden Jr., 57, was caught in a Colorado avalanche on Jan. 7. More than four hours later, his concerned wife found him three feet under the snow.

Avalanche January 6

Avalanche in Wyoming backcountry kills experienced outdoorsman, injures another skier

A large avalanche in western Wyoming on the Togwotee Pass killed an experienced outdoorsman and left another skier injured during the first weekend of 2025.

Utah December 26

Utah brothers survive avalanche after one pulls other out of snow burial

Brothers snowmobiling in Utah backcountry near Idaho on Christmas Eve triggered an avalanche that buried one in the snow, officials said.

Olympics December 24

Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche in Switzerland

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger was killed after an avalanche struck a resort where she was, officials said on Tuesday. She was 26.

South America July 9

Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years

Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.

US May 12

Idaho emergency room doctor dies in avalanche on ski trip

Dr. Terrence O'Connor was skiing with a partner when the snowslide began on Friday; residents on social media say the 48-year-old ER doctor was a "outstanding physician"

Utah May 10

Bodies of 2 skiers buried in Utah avalanche recovered

The bodies of two men who were killed in an avalanche in Utah's backcountry outside of Salt Lake City were recovered. A third man was with them and was rescued.

Utah May 9

2 skiers confirmed dead in Utah avalanche, sheriff says

Two backcountry skiers were reported dead Thursday following an avalanche in the Wasatch Mountain Range outside Salt Lake City. A third skier was rescued.

Utah May 9

Utah rescue crews search for 2 of 3 skiers who went missing after avalanche

Two of three backcountry skiers who went missing after an avalanche rushed down Lone Peak near Salt Lake City, Utah, are still being searched for, while the third has been rescued.

Europe April 11, 2024

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

Europe April 2, 2024

American teen among 3 killed in avalanche near popular Swiss resort

An avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt killed an American teen and two others, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday.

Colorado March 20, 2024

Colorado roof avalanche buries two teens, one seriously injured

Japan March 12, 2024

2 skiers from New Zealand killed in avalanche in Japan, police say

Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A third skier was injured.

Italy February 28, 2024

1 German skier dead, 2 injured after northern Italy avalanche

An avalanche near the town of Racines, Italy, buried three German backcountry skiers on Wednesday, killing one and critically injuring the others.

India February 22, 2024

Russian skier dead, 6 rescued in avalanche at Himalayan resort

A Russian skier and five others were rescued Thursday, alongside their local guide, after an avalanche in Gulmarg, a popular ski resort town in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Avalanche February 15, 2024

Pioneering American skier Kasha Rigby believed dead in Kosovo avalanche

Renowned American skier Katherine “Kasha" Rigby is believed to have died in an avalanche at the Ski Center in Brezovica, Kosovo, reports say.

Wyoming February 7, 2024

Wyoming skier carried 1,500 feet by avalanche in Grand Tetons

A Wyoming skier suffered serious injuries after triggering an avalanche with four other skiers, and being swept away for about 1,500 feet down the mountain.

Colorado January 24, 2024

Avalanche kills Colorado doctor snowboarding in backcountry in state's first death of season

Officials in Colorado believe the first avalanche death of the season occured Monday after Dr. Peter Harrelson failed to return from a backcountry outing.

China January 16, 2024

Avalanches in China trap 1K tourists in remote skiing village

More than 1,000 tourists were stranded in a remote skiing village in northwestern China after dozens of avalanches swept heavy snow over roadways.

Avalanche January 12, 2024

Idaho emergency teams rescue 2 men from deadly avalanche near Stevens Peak

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, with help from the United States Air Force and other Idaho law enforcement departments, located and safely rescued two men from a deadly avalanche.

California January 11, 2024

California ski resort reopens after first avalanche death of the season

A snowstorm with high winds caused an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe, a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe. One person was killed and three were injured.

Avalanche January 8, 2024

Avalanche kills two snowshoe hikers in Alps near Switzerland

The bodies of two snowshoe hikers were recovered from the Italian Alps after they were killed in an avalanche on Sunday, search and rescuers said.

Avalanche December 17, 2023

Deadly 1982 Lake Tahoe avalanche reveals hidden danger at popular ski resorts to this day

"Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche" revisits the most deadly avalanche in U.S. history through the eyes of Alpine Meadows forecaster Jim Plehn.

Avalanche November 14, 2023

Climber killed in avalanche at Canada's Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

A Canadian climber died over the weekend after being buried in an avalanche that tumbled down a mountain at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, officials said.

Asia October 12, 2023

Climber posts tributes for US mountaineer, guide killed on Tibet peak: 'Sorry I couldn’t save you'

Nims Purja posted tributes to American climber Anna Gutu and her Nepalese guide Mingmar Sherpa after the pair died in an avalanche on Mount Shishapangma.

New Jersey June 23, 2023

Body of NJ senior killed in Washington state avalanche found

The body of Yun Park, 66, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, the third and final victim of a February avalanche on Washington's Colchuck Peak, has been recovered.

Olympics May 18, 2023

Husband of Olympic gold medalist Justyna Kowalczyk killed in avalanche at 38

Polish cross-country skier Justyna Kowalczyk's husband died this week after being caught in an avalanche, officials say. He was 38.