Alert follows winter incidents in the High Peaks By Mike LynchThe state Department of Conservation warned backcountry users, especially those in the High Peaks, about the risk of avalanches due to recent weather patterns. "Avalanche … [Read more...] about State issues avalanche advisory
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Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
State police investigation is ongoing By James M. Odato State Police are investigating whether a man found dead last week under 4 feet of snow on Mount Colden was involved in an avalanche at the notorious Trap Dike. After a three-day search … [Read more...] about Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
Two skiers survive avalanche on Wright Peak
By Mike Lynch A pair of skiers survived an avalanche on Wright Peak Saturday afternoon. One of the skiers self-rescued and then located and dug out his companion, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. One of the … [Read more...] about Two skiers survive avalanche on Wright Peak
Skiers launch website to record avalanche observations
By Mike Lynch The Colorado Rockies and New Hampshire White Mountains have avalanche centers that provide snowpack observations and forecasts of danger ratings for those susceptible areas. Backcountry enthusiasts in the Adirondacks have … [Read more...] about Skiers launch website to record avalanche observations