Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mt. Shasta Ski Park, the humble but beloved ski area tucked in the flanks of California's towering Mt. Shasta, is temporarily ...

Fresh snow on Mount Shasta may look inviting, but avalanche experts are warning backcountry skiers that conditions can quickly turn deadly. According to the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center, California ...

During his final descent, the 39-year-old experienced backcountry skier crashed and broke his lower leg, rescuers said. Photo by Francois Olwage via Unsplash An injured solo skier called 911 for help ...

How dangerous is extreme backcountry skiing — and when does the pursuit of adventure cross into unnecessary risk? Those questions are at the center of a deadly avalanche in the Sierra Nevada that left ...