Multiple heli-skiers trapped in Alaska’s remote backcountry after avalanche

Multiple skiers were reported trapped in the Alaska backcountry after being swept up in an avalanche, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. The number of skiers and their conditions were not immediately available. The slide happened late Tuesday afternoon …

Three Skiers Presumed Dead in Alaska Avalanche: Everything We Know

Three skiers who were dropped off by helicopter in a remote Alaskan mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and are presumed dead under a massive layer of snow—nearly as deep as a 10-story building—Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. If confirmed, …

3 skiers buried in over 40 feet of snow after Alaska avalanche

An avalanche in the Alaskan backcountry buried three skiers under at least 40 feet of snow, Alaska Wildlife Troopers said in a dispatch Wednesday. The blanket of debris could be as deep as 100 feet, they said, which is about the height of a 10-story …

3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say

Three people were feared dead after they were swept away in an avalanche while on a helicopter skiing trip outside Anchorage on Tuesday, officials in Alaska said. The skiers were caught in a large avalanche around 3:30 p.m. local time near Girdwood, Alaska …

3 heli-skiers feared dead in large Alaska avalanche

Three heli-skiers caught in a large avalanche in the Alaska backcountry are feared dead. The skiers are believed to be buried between 40 and 100 feet deep after an avalanche near Girdwood around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Alaska Department of Public Safety …

Alaska State Troopers say ‘multiple’ backcountry skiers are trapped in an avalanche near Anchorage

Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

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Three skiers believed dead after being trapped by avalanche in Alaska

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Terminated parks employee in Alaska warns of the danger and cruelty of job cuts

This article was originally published by Atmos. Five months ago, I packed my bags, loaded my truck, and trekked nearly 4,000 miles across the country from North Carolina to Juneau, Alaska. The move cost me thousands of dollars and meant leaving behind the …

Avalanche Buries At Least 3 Skiers Near Anchorage, Alaska

The community welcome sign sits outside Girdwood, Alaska, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) GIRDWOOD, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an …