Utah, Avalanche and Alta Ski Area

Skier Dead After Avalanche Hits Near Utah’s Alta Ski Resort
The body of a man killed in an avalanche near Utah's Alta Ski Area on February 8 was recovered one day later. According to reports, the victim was in his 50s.
Backcountry Skier Dies in Utah Avalanche
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Utah snowmobiler killed in avalanche after being 'fully buried'
A 37-year-old man was killed after an avalanche "caught, carried and fully buried" him in the Utah backcountry while snowmobiling, officials said.
Avalanche sweeps away two backcountry skiers, killing one, Utah officials say
An avalanche swept away two backcountry skiers in a Utah canyon, killing one and seriously injuring the other, officials reported. The 150-foot-wide avalanche slid about 700 feet at the 10,000-foot elevation of the east bowl of the Silver Fork area of Big Cottonwood Canyon, near Alta Ski Area, KSL reported.
Backcountry skier killed in weekend avalanche identified
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON — A backcountry skier killed in an avalanche between Big and Little Cottonwood canyons over the weekend has been identified.
What to know to stay avalanche safe in the Utah mountains, backcountry
Amid a steady stream of avalanches due to new snow and warm temperatures this week, adventurers determined to explore the mountains shared what they’re doing to stay prepared and safe.
One skier killed as multiple avalanches hit Utah mountains
A series of avalanches in Utah is raising concerns, as one skier was killed by a recent avalanche during the peak skiing season.
Identity released of backcountry skier killed in Salt Lake County avalanche
Police identified a man who died an avalanche in Silver Fork Canyon near Alta on Feb. 8. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department on Monday stated that Higinio Juan Gonzalez, 59, of Salt Lake City, was backcountry skiing with another man between Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons when the avalanche was triggered.
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Massive avalanche kills skier on popular Utah mountain: ‘Unimaginable heartache’
A massive avalanche on a popular Utah mountain killed a skier and left another seriously injured Saturday. The fatal mishap unfolded around 12:45 p.m. on a Big Cottonwood Canyon mountain near ...
TIMELINE: Winter storm, wind, avalanche advisories and warnings issued across Utah
The National Weather Service expanded its multiple watches, advisories and warnings in Utah as a storm approached the state ...
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1 skier dead, another injured after avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon
An avalanche occurred Saturday afternoon in Big Cottonwood Canyon, claiming the life of one person and injuring another.
2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City
Two avalanches, one fatal, were reported Saturday afternoon in Summit County’s Dutch Draw area and Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Dozens of crashes on I-15, closures in place as snow slams Utah
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