Articles of category "Snow Avalanches"

Mountains have always attracted skiers, snowboarders and climbers, hoping to conquer peaks in their own way. However, not many mountain travelers are aware of the danger of snow avalanches, which can descend down mountains with lightning speed. Despite the fact that researchers are making progress in prevention and safety measures, avalanches still represent a great danger to mankind, claiming more than 150 deaths each year.

Regarded as the most underestimated danger in the mountains, avalanches are not a hazard, common to some particular season or the highest peaks. They can occur on mountains of different height through the winter and spring, taking the lives of many climbers, skiers and hikers. For this reason, mountain enthusiasts should keep in mind that avalanche season does not have a closing date.