The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that avalanches are among the “inherent dangers of skiing” so ski resorts can’t be held liable for people killed by slides within their boundaries. The 5-2 ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the …
Avalanches are the primary hazard for winter backcountry recreationists and cause numerous deaths and injuries annually. As winter backcountry activities increase in popularity, avalanches are a very real risk for adventurers who choose to travel off the beaten path. A …
A major east-west railway route in western Austria was shut Saturday following heavy snow in the popular Alpine skiing region. Railway operator OeBB said the line between Oetztal and Bludenz – part of a route that connects Vienna and Innsbruck …