tommy on December 26th, 2008

This Christmas season proved deadly for two snowmobilers near Logan, Utah. The Christmas Eve Utah avalanche involved three riders near the Rodeo Grounds area of Logan Peak. Fellow snowmobilers helped dig the victims from the snow. The two were transported via helicopter to Logan Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
A second accident occured in the [...]

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tommy on December 24th, 2008

Last year, three men were flown into the Alps for an adventure film.  They chose a poor spot but, as you’ll see in the video, all three survived a massive avalanche.

Not all situations end this well.  If you are planning backcountry ski trips, please be safe.  Wearing a beacon and letting others know where you [...]

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tommy on December 23rd, 2008

The death toll from avalanche related activities in the United States for this new winter season currently stands at 2.  Both fatalities happened on 14 December.  One death was in Utah while the other ocurred in Colorado.
Please remember to be careful in the backcountry.  Always wear a beacon and be safe.
The Ride Utah Blog has [...]

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tommy on December 23rd, 2008

For many travelers in the western United States, a nightmare is becoming reality.  Airport delays, clogged roadways, and full hotels are all adding to the misery.
In the Seattle area snow rarely causes a problem.  However, this season has been different.  The city, unprepared for such downfalls, has been caught short on snow melting supplies such [...]

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tommy on February 8th, 2008

Snowfall over the past month has left many residents in northern Utah and southeastern Idaho feeling tired.  Each week seems to bring at least 8 inches of fresh powder to the area.  This weekend, however, looks to be nice but cold. 
Lowes, Home Depot, and several local hardware stores have all sold out of snow blowers [...]

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