When a volcano is dormant, it typically doesn't tend to make much noise. However, the Iliamna Volcano in Alaska is defying ...

The danger of avalanches 06:48. An avalanche on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula killed one backcountry skier and injured two others, prompting warnings for people to stay away from steep slopes as warm ...

Alaska Avalanche-Things to Know This March 29, 2005, photo shows a helicopter transporting skiers back to Girdwood, Alaska, at the end of a day of heli-skiing.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Three skiers are believed dead after an avalanche swept them away and buried them under a pile of snow nearly 10 stories deep in the Alaska backcountry.

An avalanche in the Alaska backcountry swept away and buried three skiers who were believed to be dead under a pile of snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.

Alaska State Troopers said the body of 16-year-old Tucker Challan of Soldotna was recovered from the avalanche Sunday by the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group.

Avalanche triggered by Alaska officials using tool with 'powerful punch' to prevent future catastrophe By Travis Fedschun Fox News Published February 13, 2020 1:59pm EST ...

GIRDWOOD, Alaska – Authorities in Alaska said they would attempt Thursday to reach the site of an avalanche that trapped three skiers, who were believed to have died after being buried in snow.