KSL6d
2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City
A soft slab avalanche was triggered at about 10,000 feet elevation in the area, according to a preliminary report by the Utah Avalanche Center. It's unclear yet if it was a natural or human ...
Sacramento Bee6d
Avalanche sweeps away two backcountry skiers, killing one, Utah officials say
One of the skiers died in the soft-slab avalanche, the Utah Avalanche Center reported. The other had to be airlifted by helicopter with serious leg injuries. The cause of the avalanche remains ...
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Sawtooth Avalanche Center warns of considerable danger despite deceptive calm weather
KETCHUM, Idaho (CBS2) — The Sawtooth Avalanche Center says the danger is considerable on Monday. Triggering a large, persistent slab avalanche is possible. Recent activity and observations include ...
KSL4d
Avalanche danger was 'considerable' on day Wyoming snowmobiler was killed
The Utah Avalanche Center released a report with further details on an avalanche in Weber County that killed a man from ...
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Recovery efforts for one dead skier continue following Silver Fork avalanche
Currently, UAC does not know the cause of the Silver Fork avalanche. However, it was identified as a soft slab avalanche. Per Avalanche.org, soft slab avalanches are characterized by soft, powdery ...