Safety & Advisories
Brian Roberts died in a Mount Bailey avalanche after guides allegedly dismissed an official danger report — the lawsuit is a case study in what to…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 28, 2026
Key facts Brian Roberts, 51, of Bend, Oregon, died in an avalanche on Mount Bailey on March 13, 2025, while on a guided cat-skiing trip. His family is suing the Diamond Lake Improvement Company and California-based Sierra Wilderness Seminars Inc. for $14…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
What this means for you Most people vetting a guide company check reviews and price. Few ask the two questions this case turns on: does this operator follow official hazard forecasts, or its own judgement instead, and does it have a real, rehearsed rescue…
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