In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.

It’s been a mixed week of weather in the Alps after the sunny Christmas and New Year period. Cold temperatures and heavy ...

Geomorphologist and veteran climber Ludovic Ravanel is learning how Mont Blanc is shifting—and sharing his discoveries with the Alpine community ...

As small glaciers in China’s arid north-west melt, scientists scramble to understand the changes taking place.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reported the first avalanche fatality of the 2024-25 season Tuesday, Jan. 7, amid a ...

Ski patrollers miffed by wages they say are too low for high living costs have put a wrench in operations at the biggest U.S.

The winter storm is working its way eastwards across the US, with a potential major impact of snowfall on the east coast, in Washington and Maryland. A moderate impact of snow is forecasted for parts ...

A strike by the ski patrol at Park City Resort, North America’s largest ski area by acreage, has shut a majority of the Utah ski area for more than a week at the resort’s busiest time of the year.

Lembert Dome on December 17, 2024. New Snow: 13 inches Settled Snow Depth: 30 inches High temperature: 55°F (December 20) Low ...

Along with the snowfall, avalanche warnings have been issued for the mountains of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Range and Bear River Range. “Very dangerous avalanche conditions are ...

Along with the snowfall, avalanche warnings have been issued for the mountains of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Range and Bear River Range. “Very dangerous avalanche conditions are ...