In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

"There have been approximately 13 avalanche-related deaths and more than 130 total deaths on the mountain recorded in the history of the park. There are currently 500 climbers on the mountain ...

Copper Mountain ski patrol welcomes Pico, a 4-month-old golden retriever, training as an avalanche dog. COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo ...

Authorities are confirming the death of a skier who triggered an avalanche alongside his climbing partner, a snowboarder, while descending a slope in Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

Nearly two seasons after introducing Aley the avalanche dog to the slopes at Copper, the resort has welcomed a new ball of ...

A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...

A 29-year-old skier from Washington died in an avalanche in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, making it the second death this season, officials said. Nicholas Vizzini was caught in the ...

Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers ...

Advertisement Article continues below this ad The top of where the avalanche released was at approximately 16,600 feet (5,060 meters) and ran down to about 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), the park said.

Copper Mountain Resort’s newest avalanche dog — Pico — poses for the camera while enjoying a day at his new workplace. Pico joins a team of talented avalanche dogs at Copper.

Nearly two seasons after introducing Aley the avalanche dog to the slopes at Copper, the resort has welcomed a new ball of fur to the team.. A 10-week-old golden retriever puppy, Pico de Gallo, or ...