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Avalanche center warns of considerable danger in N. Utah mountains

Last updated Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 11:40pm

OGDEN — There is still a considerable to high chance for avalanches in the Northern Utah mountains, warns the Utah Avalanche Center.

The center issued an avalanche watch in light of the rapidly warming temperatures and direct sunlight expected through Tuesday. The weather easily creates unstable and dangerous avalanche conditions on all slopes, particularly on steep terrain facing east, west and south, according to the center.

The watch does not include ski areas or highways normally kept safe through avalanche control.

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Warning issued after Utah avalanches

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 8:16am

SALT LAKE CITY -- A warning has been posted for many of Utah's mountains after avalanches killed a snowboarder and broke the leg of a snowmobiler.

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This combo made from undated photos provided by Stevens Pass Ski Resort shows, from left, Johnny Brenan, Chris Rudolph and Jim Jack. The men died in an avalanche in an out-of-bounds area at the resort on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Stevens Pass Ski Resort via The Seattle Times)

Avalanche survivor tells 'horror story'

Phuong Le The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 11:05am

SEATTLE — The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency beacons and began searching for signs of life.

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Ajai Sehgal, with King County Search and Rescue, works at a staging area near Stevens Pass ski resort in Skykomish, Wash., near where three skiers were killed in an avalanche Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The avalanche swept the three skiers about a quarter-mile down an out-of-bounds canyon at the popular resort. A fourth skier caught up in the slide was saved by a safety device, authorities said. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Erika Schultz)

Deadly avalanches struck in an instant; 4 killed

Brian Rosenthal, Craig Welch, Lark Turner, Mike Lindblom The Seattle Times

Last updated Monday, February 20, 2012 - 11:00am

STEVENS PASS, Wash. -- Her buddy shouted "Avalanche!" but when things started sliding, it felt to professional skier Elyse Saugstad like just a tiny rush of loose snow beneath her skis.

In an instant the weight and pressure grew so immense that she rocketed down the slope, banging into trees and rolling upside down.

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Forest Service urges caution

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 11:48pm

OGDEN — The U.S. Forest Service issued a reminder Wednesday that new snow has made recreation in the Wasatch-Cache-Uintah National Forest more hazardous.

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Andy Blumenthal of Frisco, Colo., catches air while skiing near Oh No run in Copper Mountain, Colo., Monday morning, Jan 23, 2012. Copper Mountain reported 13 inches of new snow over a 48 hour period through the weekend with more snow expected today in the central mountains of Colorado. (AP Photo/Summit Daily News, Mark Fox)

3 die in weekend Colo. avalanches

Contributed The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:28pm

DENVER -- Four people have now died in Colorado avalanches this winter, following three deaths over the weekend.

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(From left) Atomic representatives Greg Talbert and Rick Halling talk with Karl Andersson about Atomic cross-country skis Friday at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. More than 20,000 people in the recreation industry are taking part in the show, which is closed to consumers and has been held in Salt Lake City since 1996. The outdoor industry has steadily grown despite an economy hammered by recession. It posted an increase of 6 percent last year. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Inflatable avalanche vest lands 'Gear of the Show' honor

Paul Foy The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 8:44am

SALT LAKE CITY -- An inflatable vest meant to keep skiers afloat in an avalanche has taken top honors at a premiere outdoor-gear trade show in Salt Lake City.

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Avalanche safety class set in Ogden

Scott Schwebke Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:24pm

OGDEN -- The community is invited to a free avalanche awareness class at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, at Slackwater Pub and Pizzeria, 1895 Washington Blvd.

The class is an effort by the National Ski Patrol and the Avalanche Forecast Center of Utah.

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In this Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 photo provided by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, a house is buried in snow in the fishing town of Cordova, Alaska. Residents have turned to the state to help them dig out of massive snow levels that have collapsed roofs, triggered avalanches and even covered doors, trapping some people in their homes. (AP Photo/Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Erv Petty)

Alaska town tries to dig out from huge snow dump

Rachel D'Oro The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, January 9, 2012 - 10:31am

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Dozens of National Guard troops have arrived in Cordova to help the Alaska fishing town dig out from massive snows that have collapsed roofs, trapped some people in homes and triggered avalanches.

The city is used to snow, but not like this season's blanketing.

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