Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, officials say
If the deaths are confirmed, it would be the deadliest U.S. avalanche since three climbers were killed in a slide in Washington's Cascade Range two years ago.
3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say
The group was traveling with guides from a commercial heli-skiing operation, which escorts backcountry skiers via helicopter to the tops of mountains that are otherwise inaccessible.
3 heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Girdwood, troopers say
The skiers were caught in a slide Tuesday afternoon near the west fork of the Twentymile River, which buried them “between 40 feet and nearly 100 feet deep.”
Skiers buried up to 100 feet deep in avalanche, Alaska officials say. 3 believed dead
“Using avalanche beacons, the guides identified a probable area where skiers were buried between 40 feet and nearly 100 feet deep,” but they “were unable to recover the three skiers due to the depth,” troopers said.
Alaska State Troopers report multiple backcountry skiers trapped in avalanche near Anchorage
Multiple skiers were reported trapped in the Alaska backcountry after being swept up in an avalanche, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.
Multiple skiers trapped in avalanche near Alaska's Anchorage
Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday that several skiers were caught in an avalanche and remain trapped in the backcountry. The number of skiers
Alaska avalanche claims 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions
Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.
Multiple skiers trapped in Alaska avalanche near Anchorage, rescue efforts underway
A massive avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, has trapped multiple skiers. Authorities are attempting a rescue operation in the remote backcountry.
3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry
The large avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
3 skiers presumed dead after being buried in large avalanche in Alaska
Three heli-skiers are presumed dead after they were caught in an avalanche Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday in a statement. The large avalanche buried the skiers at about 3:30 p.m. local time near Girdwood.
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Multiple heli-skiers caught in avalanche near Girdwood with immediate recovery not possible, troopers say
The depth of the snow kept the heli-ski company from being able to recover the skiers Tuesday, an Alaska State Troopers ...
Girdwood avalanche leaves two heli-skiers stranded, recovery efforts unsuccessful, AST says
On Tuesday afternoon, two people heli-skiing were caught in an avalanche near Girdwood, rescue attempts were made but due to ...
Things to know about avalanches, what causes them and how to stay safe
An avalanche has trapped three skiers under a pile of snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building in the Alaska backcountry.