The Swatch Freeride World Tour kicked off the 2017 season on February 9, 2017 at Vallnord-Arcalis, Andorra. Some amazing lines were thrown down in a stellar venue during the competition. If you missed the show, check out the winning...
Join Josh Daiek and Abe Greenspan as they head into the Tahoe backcountry for an epic day in the mountains. Their plan is to ski from Kirkwood to Hope Valley - a route that covers 10000 vertical feet over...
Tyrol, Austria - On Wednesday, February 8, 2017 a 27-year-old snowboarder from Finland was killed in an avalanche on the Mittagskogel in the Southern Otztal Alps in North Tyrol, Austria.
The victim was part of a group of 4 that had...
Valais, Switzerland - On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 rescuers found the body of Martin Seiler, a 28-year-old splitboarder. Seiler had been caught and killed in an avalanche in the Region Hohture above the municipality of Ried-Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
Seiler...
Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan - At approximately 11 am on February 7, 2017 two shepherd boys were caught and buried in an avalanche in the village of Ken-Suu in the Tyup district in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan.
Villagers responded and dug...
Almaty, Kazakhstan - At approximately 14:00 on February 7, 2017 Alexei Belosludtseva, 31, was snowboarding in an off piste area when he was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche at Shymbulak ski resort in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Up to 50...
In this episode of G3U, ACMG Guide and G3 Ambassador Jasmin Caton provides a few pro tips on how to build a MacGyver Kit to keep yourself safe in the backcountry. Good stuff to know. Take notes and bring...
Explore the world of ski mountaineering with Tony Lamiche and Alex Pittin. In this episode of Salomon TV 50° North they talk about snow management in steep terrain while maintaining a focus of safety and fun.
Watch 50° North -...
Valfréjus, France - On Sunday, February 5, 2017 a Russian skier was caught, buried, and killed in an off piste avalanche while skiing the Seuil Couloir (2250 meters) in Valfréjus in Savoie, France.
The avalanche occurred at approximately 15:30. LeDauphine.com reports...
Valais, Switzerland - On Saturday, February 4, 2017 a 68-year-old snowshoe runner was killed in an avalanche near Obere Stafel near Binn in Valais, Switzerland.
The man was snowshoeing with two females, ages 47 and 43, when all three were caught...
