California officials said Thursday they have opened a workplace safety investigation following the deadliest avalanche in the state's modern history, in which the victims included employees with a ...

The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don't make yourself a victim. A storm that ...

An avalanche — a mass of snow moving down a slope — happens most often in the wilderness. Watching for forecasts, bringing the proper gear and getting training to prepare for them can help with ...