A French backcountry skier in his forties was killed on Saturday, April 4, after being swept away by a large avalanche in the Pyrenees, authorities said.

Writing a trip report for cross country skiing yesterday I used the term "neige brassée", you'll hear this a lot in cross country circles and it means churned up snow, frequently on climbs, that is t

The death of Benjamin Ribeyre in the couloir d’Orcière has sent a shockwave through the alpine community.

As we move into spring, the nature of risk in the backcountry begins to change.

Avalanches are one of the most serious natural hazards in mountain regions, and clear communication about their risk is essential for saving lives.

A return to cold, wintry conditions across the French mountains this weekend has been accompanied by several avalanche incidents in both the Alps and the Pyrenees.

I bought some new tires for the commute bike. Michelin Lithion 4 in 700 x 32 mm with tan walls.

The press and social media have been buzzing about avalanche fatalities in the Alps and beyond this winter with people calling for off piste skiing and ski touring to be more closely regulated or ev

Two ski tourers have died after being caught in an avalanche in La Chapelle-d’Abondance, in the Haute-Savoie department of the French Alps.

As a preface, it is worth noting that you rarely encounter the same snow conditions two days in a row. Snow constantly transforms under the effects of temperature, wind, sun and humidity.