A snowmobiler was buried in an avalanche last weekend but used an airbag device to get out. Now, winter enthusiasts are looking at the most effective safety tools.

The avalanche happened on Saturday near Smiley Creek and Galena Summit. Authorities say the snowmobiler was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Silver Mountain, a popular ski resort located in Kellogg, Idaho, is reminding their skiers and riders to respect resort boundaries after multiple snowboarders were caught in an avalanche on December ...

She spotted an avalanche on the slope, initiated a transceiver search and immediately acquired a signal, the report said. She ...

Avalanche dangers in the mountains of northern Utah and southeast Idaho are "widespread" heading into the weekend, according to the avalanche center.

BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Areas across southeast Idaho are under avalanche watch according to the National Weather Service and the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. According ...

SANDPOINT, Idaho -- The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is warning people of avalanche conditions forecasted for its entire region. A Backcountry Avalanche Watch was issued Friday morning and is ...

National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists have warned of "very dangerous" avalanche conditions for parts of Idaho and Montana on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche ...

Idaho drivers need to rethink travel plans northeast of Boise because of avalanche closures. The Idaho Transportation Department said late Monday morning that Idaho Highway 21 between Grandjean ...

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This week, during Avalanche Safety Week, many outdoor enthusiasts will hit the slopes, but LaVance said hopefully in a safe manner. “Idaho is a great place to be, especially for back country ...