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3 skiers are believed to be buried under an avalanche in Alaska

A trio of skiers is likely buried under an avalanche near Anchorage, Alaska, that occurred Tuesday afternoon, but dangerous backcountry conditions have so far stymied recovery operations, officials announced.

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Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say

Alaska State Troopers say three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under the weight of snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building.

USA TODAY on MSN · 4d

3 helicopter skiers presumed dead after avalanche in Alaska backcountry

The large avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

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Radio station owner, two friends killed after getting stuck in Alaska avalanche while heli-skiing

A radio station owner and his two friends were killed after heli-skiing onto a rugged Alaskan mountain and getting trapped in ...

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Tribute to 'devoted' Minnesota father killed in Alaska avalanche

Jeremy Leif and two friends were buried beneath at least 40 feet of snow in a Tuesday avalanche near the resort town of ...

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3 skiers buried in at least 40 feet of snow after massive Alaska avalanche

Colorado experiences the most avalanche deaths, with 325 people killed since 1950. Alaska ranks second ... in the Chugach Mountains just north of Anchorage. A year later, a heli-ski guide ...

Life-saving avalanche forecasts could be hindered by Trump budget cuts

Predicting the likelihood of avalanches, potential severity and location depends heavily on info provided by the National ...

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSN2d

Recovery of 3 MN men after avalanche not currently possible, Alaska troopers say

Alaska state troopers say they, along with avalanche experts and a technical mountain rescue expert, determined it is not possible for a team to safely recover the bodies under the current conditions.

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3 skiers missing after avalanche hits remote mountain range in Alaska

Alaska State Troopers said three skiers are likely dead after an avalanche buried them in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Alaska, on Tuesday.

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