A French ski lodge had quite the surprise after an avalanche flattened their ski lift. Some skiers had quite the scare as the avalanche rolled under them as they rode the lift to the top of the mountain. Experts believe that the avalanche was caused by warmer than normal temperatures in the region. View Now
You might be thinking to yourself that you're seeing a lot of road signs but no road. That's because snowfall has completely covered the street. Not only that but an avalanche made its way along the road like it was imitating traffic. What you're seeing is actually part of an avalanche detection system in Switzerland that alerts authorities to block roads so nobody gets trapped. View Now
All you need to go skiing is some warm clothes and a pair of skis, right? No! Wrong! Always remember to bring emergency gear with you too. Things like shovels, probes, beacons, and especially a partner are essential. Don't believe us? Watch as one skier barely outruns an avalanche in Rocky Point.
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While out filming what was supposed to be a Ford commercial, freeskier Aymar Navarro gets caught up in a massive avalanche. Lucky for him, he had all the proper safety equipment, which brings him to the top of a very dangerous situation. Maybe now he will get endorsement deals with both Ford and ABS... that is if he doesn't have them already. View Now
Mountain biking is hard but when you add slippery snow into the mix you are bound to see some fails. You won't believe your eyes when you see all of these bicyclists come crashing down this snowy mountain in France. This incident was part of an extreme race and it looks like an avalanche of bicyclists.
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People in Dagestan were in awe when a massive avalanche collapsed around a mountainside road. Although numerous cars and trucks were swallowed up by the snow, there were no injuries reported. View Now
Rudy Collet was skiing last year on a mountain in Chamonix, France when he encountered a massive avalanche. Luckily, he was smart enough to inflate his airbag which kept him above the surface. He was uninjured in the avalanche, and it is all thanks to a bag of air. View Now
One of the Avalanche Guys finds himself neck-deep in trouble after he ends up on the wrong side of a snow tsunami. The oddest thing about this terrifying close call is that he's so far below the tumbling snow that you'd assume he was safe!
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Most of us, thankfully, will never be trapped in an avalanche. This video gives us a first-hand perspective of what it would look like if we were. View Now
Park Rangers in British Colombia take control of the winter snowfall and they cause a huge avalanche that rushes down the mountian. The snow is loose enough that it almost looks like clouds slowly rolling down the mountains. View Now
Gliding across the snow is an experience like no other but with that comes a huge risk. Can you guess what that is? Avalanches... This video coming from the Utah Avalanche Center discusses a rather nasty avalanche that happened just a few days ago. A group of snowmobile riders shredding snow in upper Providence Canyon triggered a huge avalanche, forcing them to get the heck out of there and quick! View Now
Snowmobiles are so much fun! You cruise through the snow at high speeds, it's great? Unless you accidentally cause an avalanche. This rider hit a slope at the wrong angle, then the whole side of the mountain came down on top of him. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but it did ruin his day.
Not every avalanche encounter is a disastrous one though. Tourists at Salkantay Pass in Peru captured what they call a "small" avalanche. We don't know about you, but we'd still like to be as far away from the supposed tiny avalanche as possible. View Now
Starting an avalanche on purpose must be one of the most interesting jobs in the world. This video from British Colombia, Canada shows just how massive some of these controlled avalanches can get.
Speaking of avalanches, Joko Rusko stayed really calm for somebody who got caught up in one. A small avalanche started right as he was snowboarding, but he didn't let that slow him down one bit. View Now
We've seen it a million times at RightThisMinute, avalanches are a scary sight to see. Small avalanches, however, aren't "supposed" to be deadly or even dangerous. Well, there not saying that anymore in Russia where a little avalanche buried six and claimed the lives of two in Sochi. The incident has sparked a criminal investigation. View Now
A pair of videos show that avalanches, no matter the size, can be very dangerous. In clip one, snowboarder Greg Hugunin narrowly avoided an avalanche as he rode down the slopes on a mountain in Alaska. In clip two, a snowmobile driver in British Colombia was carried down a hill by an avalanche and went missing under the snow. Luckily, a friend was close by and was able to pull him out. View Now
Avalanches recently put several people in danger in separate parts of the world. In clip one, James Ostrow was skiing the slopes in Telluride, CO when he fell into an avalanche. His GoPro camera picked up his entire journey downhill. In clip two, five people in the French Alps were skiing when one of them set off an avalanche that covered all of them. It took 20 minutes for rescuers to save them. View Now
Avalanches get a bad rap, but sometimes their not so terrible. A small town in France was recently hit by a rather peaceful avalanche; by the time the snow reached the homes, it was similar to a small winter flurry.
But sometimes, avalanches do earn their reputations. One such avalanche occurred recently in Austria, but despite its obvious power, it appears no one was injured. View Now
It's that time of year where everything gets a little chilly, and if you'd like to keep your feet cozy and warm, then you're going to want to get in on today's RTM Deal! Avenue Zoe Slippers make the perfect gift for loved ones or even yourself with their plush feel, non-slip soles and several color choices. View Now
First this kind fisherman helps a screaming owl who was tangled in fishing line and caught in a tree. The owl was able to fly away uninjured thanks to the rescuer. Last this poor duck got a fishing hook caught in its foot. These amazing good samaritans from True Blue Reef International came to the bird's rescue and the bird was able to fly away with no hook in its foot. View Now
Even though COVID-19 has led to many events like airshows being cancelled, aviation photographer Piotr Szydlo figured out how to snap photos of planes from home. OK, taking pictures of a toy airplane zooming around his house isn't as great as the real deal, but at least he's making the best of the situation! View Now
In a world where GoFundMe exists and kind strangers are touched by another's story, anything is possible. Kristin Gibson from Prescott, Arizona has been attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and working two jobs as a full-time student to pay for schooling. Being so deep in student debt, Kristin couldn't pay to get her Flight Instructor Certificate. View Now
The Spice Arsenal is putting a healthy spin on a classic snack with Avocado Chips. We love this recipe because it's simple yet delicious. You can make these avocado chips, and dip them in avocado dip, and top them with a little bit of, dare we say, avocado? Sorry, we just really love avocado around here. View Now
Avocado toast is all the rage lately. whether you want it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a midnight snack—here’s some creative recipes to take the already delicious meal to a whole new level. View Now
Avocados From Mexico ran its first-ever Super Bowl commercial during Super Bowl XLIX, and it is a strong one. Set up as the "First Draft Ever" four billion years ago, the spot stars ex-NFL stars Doug Flutie and Jerry Rice commentating on a prehistoric fantasy draft among nations. And now we know how the USA got its wheat and Mexico chose avocados over the polar bear. View Now
