The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The “Alpine divorce,” in which one partner leaves another stranded while hiking, is more serious than the name implies.
Category: Accidents and Safety
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This Puppy Could Someday Save Your Life
The New York Times – Travel:
Avalanche rescue dogs are essential tools for ski patrollers searching for people buried in the snow, and these special companions start their training young.
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The Making of an Avalanche Rescue Dog
The New York Times – Travel:
Avalanche rescue dogs are essential tools for ski patrollers searching for people buried in the snow, and these special companions start their training young.
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Park Service Warns of Quicksand at Glen Canyon National Recreation
The New York Times – Travel:
The service issued the alert for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which covers more than 1.25 million acres across Arizona and Utah.
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At Least 15 Have Died on Tahoe-Area Slopes This Year
The New York Times – Travel:
Three more skiers have died in the Lake Tahoe area since the deadliest avalanche in California history on Tuesday killed nine.
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Nine Bodies of Skiers Recovered in Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche, Officials Say
The New York Times – Travel:
A ninth victim who had been missing was found and recovered, officials said Saturday, from an avalanche that was the deadliest in modern California history.
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Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing
The New York Times – Travel:
A string of recent tragedies, including a fatal avalanche near Lake Tahoe and an unusually deadly winter in Europe, has cast a spotlight on the sport’s inherent dangers.
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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa After Losing Altitude
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane “experienced a flight control issue” on Thursday. More than 15 people were taken to hospitals after it was diverted to Florida, officials said.
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What to Do if You Damage Something at an Airbnb
The New York Times – Travel:
Sometimes rugs stain and mirrors break despite your best efforts to be careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and enjoy the rest of your trip.