As those of you who have read my musings on my state for any length of time know, I’m fond of describing Alaska with four words: Vast, clean, wild, and free. But like a lot of environments, a lot of wild places, Alaska can be dangerous, especially for those who are unprepared.
Case in point: On Tuesday, a trio of heli-skiers were caught up in an avalanche near Girdwood. All three are believed dead.
Alaska State Troopers say a team will assess whether they can safely pursue recovery attempts of three heli-skiers who were caught in an avalanche outside Girdwood on Tuesday.
The avalanche hit around 3:30 p.m. near the west fork of Twentymile River, troopers said, about 10 miles south down the Seward Highway from Girdwood.
Troopers confirmed Wednesday morning that Chugach Powder Guides was the company providing access to the slopes for the heli-skiers.
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