Brothers App Fails to Save Girl in Avalanche
#UtahAvalanche #BackcountrySafetyAn 11-year-old girl from Massachusetts died after being caught in a Utah backcountry avalanche. Her brother located her using an app, but rescue efforts were unsuccessful. Authorities warn of considerable avalanche danger following heavy snowfall. read more
Deadly Sierra Nevada Avalanche Kills Eight Skiers
#AvalancheTragedy #BackcountrySafetyEight skiers died and one is missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. The group was on a guided backcountry trek. The site had been closed for a century. It is the deadliest U.S. avalanche since 1981. read more