Avalanche, Utah 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
This accident marks the fourth avalanche-related death in Utah during the Winter '24/'25 season.
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.
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 Cardiff Fork and Silver Fork, shutting down a major highway nearby, Fox affiliate KSTU-TV News reported.
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.
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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Two Skiers Buried in Avalanche Near Park City
At around 1 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2025, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office received word that an avalanche had occurred ...
Skier triggers avalanche that sweeps him 1,200 feet through rocks, Alaska officials say
The skier was hoisted from East Groundhog Peak near Turnagain Pass by helicopter after other skiers and snowboarders rushed ...
Skier survives avalanche in Italy with help of emergency airbag, heart-stopping video shows
It’s possible the airbag played a role in saving his life but honestly it feels like a miracle he survived,” a witness said.
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Utah Resort Shames Skier for Triggering Avalanche in Closed Terrain
Ducking boundary or closure ropes at a ski resort is extremely dangerous, and Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah has had enough.
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Ski, snowboard closure ignored: Tracks on Jumbo a reminder of avalanche risk
Mount Jumbo fatality in Missoula was the only one in Montana classified as a resident killed by an avalanche. However, other ...
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'Ducking ropes' puts skier lives in danger, risk having passes pulled
Not only can skiers get their passes pulled for at least 30 days, or possibly the rest of the season, but they could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine for ducking ropes.
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Storm of the Season? Huge Snowfall Buries California Ski Resorts
Across California, ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe are digging out after receiving multiple feet of new ...