3 skiers buried in over 40 feet of snow after Alaska avalanche
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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 building. Authorities said the massive avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon near the small resort town of Girdwood in the southern part of the state. The three skiers, who were part of a heli-skiing group, became trapped in the avalanche at around 3:30 p.m.
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Main Idea: Three skiers were likely killed after a huge avalanche buried them deep in Alaska’s backcountry near Girdwood.
Key Points:
- The avalanche struck Tuesday afternoon near the West Fork of the 20 Mile River, close to Girdwood, Alaska.
- The three skiers were part of a heli-skiing group, and rescue crews said they were buried between 40 and 100 feet under snow.
- Guides used avalanche beacons to find the likely area, but they could not reach the skiers because the snow was too deep and the area remained unsafe.
- Officials said they do not believe the three people survived, and the event could be the deadliest U.S. avalanche in two years if confirmed.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The avalanche may raise fear about backcountry travel and strain local rescue and recovery teams. It also highlights a deadly risk for tourists, workers, and businesses tied to Alaska ski trips.
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- Austin McDanielpersonContextCandidate
Named Alaska State Troopers spokesperson quoted on the likely outcome of the avalanche, but not a primary subject.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Alyeska ResortcompanyMinorCandidate
Named commercial resort associated with Girdwood and the local skiing context in the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Petr KellnerpersonMentionCandidate
Previously deceased individual mentioned in a historical comparison to another heli-skiing tragedy.
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