A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said. At about 7:30 a.m., before skiing opened, Mammoth Mountain said ...

This is a breaking news story and will be updated. An avalanche injured two ski patrollers Dec. 26 at Mammoth Mountain, prompting the Sierra Nevada resort to close for the remainder of the day. The ...

One ski patroller was seriously injured and another hurt after an avalanche occurred during early-morning mitigation work at Mammoth Mountain on Friday, officials said. According to the resort, ...

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