Ortovox Issues Precautionary Recall Of 3+ Avalanche Transceivers
In May 2018, Ortovox issued a precautionary recall for "ORTOVOX 3+ avalanche transceivers running software version 2.1. - no matter what color." Recall will start...
Backcountry Skier Missing Since February Located Near Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, Montana - On February 17, 2018, 62-year-old Dr. Jonathan Togerson went missing while backcountry skiing near Whitefish Mountain Resort in northwestern Montana.
After extensive...
Avalanche Kills Porter In Gangotri National Park In India
Gangotri National Park, India - On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 a 30-year-old Nepalese porter was killed in an avalanche near Bhojkharg in Gangotri National...
Avalanche Kills Snowmachiner On Blackstone Glacier In Alaska (UPDATED)
Blackstone Glacier, Alaska - On Wednesday May 2, 2018 a snowmachiner was buried and killed in an avalanche on the Blackstone Glacier near Whittier...
Avalanche Kills Ski Tourer On Allalin Glacier Near The Feejoch In Saas-Fee In Valais,...
Valais, Switzerland - At approximately 14:45 on April 30, 2018 a 49-year-old French ski tourer was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche while...
Avalanche Kills Skier On Glacier Rond Near Aiguille Du Midi In Chamonix, France
Chamonix, France - On April 30, 2018 a 35-year-old French skier was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche on the Glacier Rond on...
Avalanche Kills Snowmobiler Near Mount Leidy Near Togwotee Pass In Wyoming (UPDATED)
Togwotee Pass, Wyoming - At approximately 15:30 on April 22, 2018 a 24-year-old snowmobiler was caught, buried, and killed in a wet slab avalanche...
Avalanche Kills Solo Skier On Saddle Peak In The Bridger Range Of Montana (UPDATED)
Saddle Peak, Montana - On Saturday, April 14, 2018 a 39-year-old backcountry skier from Bozeman was killed in an avalanche on Saddle Peak south...
Avalanche Kills Snowmobiler Near Passo Croce Domini In Brescia, Italy
Brescia, Italy - On Friday, April 13, 2018 a snowmobiler was caught, buried, and killed in an avalanche on Passo Croce Domini near Lake...
Avalanche Kills Three Tourists In The Hunza Valley Near Karimabad, Pakistan
Hunza Valley, Pakistan - On Monday, April 9, 2018 an avalanche struck a shepherd's hut below the Ultar Glacier in the Ultar Nallah area...
