A SLIPPERY SLOPE
Earlier this month, on January 12, a persistent slab avalanche occurred at San Joaquin Ridge, resulting in a full burial of the avalanche’s trigger—a backcountry skier. The event was labeled[…]
Tagged: Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center
The Most Insane Ski Line Ever
Professional free skier Cody Townsend to talk risk management, close calls, and big lines at ESAC’s annual fundraiser In 2014, Powder Magazine called Cody Townsend’s ski descent of something known[…]
The Slide for Life: Don’t Get Caught
Spring conditions bring new and unexpected avalanche dangers On Friday, April 21, at approximately 4 p.m., Inyo County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO)received notification of a potential fatality on the Mountaineer’s Route[…]
