avalanche

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A 42-year old snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche just north of Lake Tahoe on Monday and died, despite having all of the latest safety gear and being with four other experienced riders.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities in the region have urged winter sports fans to be cautious, including because of an avalanche risk despite sparse snowfall.

From Barron's

Two men were caught in the avalanche while snowshoeing on Wednesday, trapping one beneath the snow while the other escaped unharmed and was able to raise the alarm from a nearby mountain refuge.

From Barron's

The bodies of two men and a woman were found in Panticosa, an area in the northeastern region of Aragon popular with long-distance skiers, after an avalanche on the Tablato peak, the Civil Guard said.

From Barron's

At Mammoth Mountain, two ski patrollers suffered significant injuries Friday morning when a slide hit as they performed “avalanche mitigation work.”

From Los Angeles Times