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Avalanche near Island Park claims life of 21-year-old Minnesota man

Avalanche near Island Park claims life of 21-year-old Minnesota man

ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Clark County, Idaho Sheriff Mark McClure confirmed on Monday that an avalanche over the weekend resulted in the death of 21-year-old Landon Fox of Minnesota. The incident occurred in the Keg Springs area near Island Park. Around five avalanches were recorded from Friday through Sunday

Austria snowstorm leaves five dead, road and power chaos

Austria snowstorm leaves five dead, road and power chaos

A major snowstorm hit Austria on Friday, leaving five people dead and causing power outages and transport chaos, officials said. One man, aged 53, was crushed to death when a snow plough fell down steps in a "residential complex" in the northern city of Linz, police said. Four

Avalanche forecasters warn of ‘considerable’ slide risks after late-winter storm

Avalanche forecasters warn of ‘considerable’ slide risks after late-winter storm

After minimal snowfall across Montana most of the winter, the arrival of a heavy storm this week has led avalanche forecasters to warn recreators about “considerable” slide risks across several mountain ranges. The Flathead Avalanche Center on Thursday issued a special avalanche warning that lasts through Sunday for several northwest

Flathead Avalanche Center issues special avalanche bulletin for 'unusually dangerous conditions'

KALISPELL, Mont. - The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse issued a special avalanche bulletin on Thursday for "unusually dangerous avalanche conditions" through Sunday. The center said that natural avalanches are possible, but human-triggered avalanches are likely. The alert is in effect for the Whitefish, Swan, Flathead and

Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

Eight skiers missing in California avalanche found dead

Eight of the nine skiers missing in California after an avalanche have been found dead and one remains missing in horrific blizzard conditions, police said Wednesday. Rescuers have been desperately searching for the group, which was caught in the avalanche early Tuesday on Castle Peak in the Tahoe area. Earlier,

MSU Strand Collective seeks to support female skiers

MSU Strand Collective seeks to support female skiers

The female skiing community in Bozeman is growing thanks to a new chapter of the Strand Collective, a nonprofit based out of the University of Utah. The organization focuses on building community among female skiers and providing support for women on and off the mountain. Junior Haley Serafino, the president

How low snowfall is impacting Bozeman

How low snowfall is impacting Bozeman

If you recently went outside in your winter jacket, you might have just about had a heat stroke. While the warmth — and lack of snowfall — in Bozeman may be concerning, as of now, the snowpack is reportedly stable. Many Bozemanites are worried about the impact of low snowfall on recreation.