Venturing into the backcountry is as alluring as it is dangerous. As soon as you enter terrain that has not been mitigated ...

If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Just like any piece of safety gear, it will eventually come time to retire your avalanche beacon. Most experts recommend inspecting ...

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Avalanche beacons (otherwise called avalanche transceivers) can save your life when snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, or hiking in avalanche terrain. Before heading out, each member of your party turns ...

On Jan. 7, a backcountry skier was killed near Red Mountain Pass, marking Colorado’s first death of the 2024-2025 winter avalanche season. Although the conditions were rated as moderate near the ...