Tragic Avalanche in Alaska Presumed to Claim Lives of Three Heli-Skiers
Girdwood, Alaska — An avalanche in a remote Alaskan mountain range on Tuesday has likely claimed the lives of three skiers, according to Alaska State Troopers. The skiers, who were accessing the backcountry via helicopter, were caught in a massive snow slide and are believed to be buried under up to 100 feet of snow, making the site difficult to reach and the chance of survival minimal. The incident occurred approximately 40 miles south of …