Oregon Skiing Couple Killed in Avalanche Identified

Terance and Susan Skjersaa were found deceased after being buried in a backcountry avalanche near Bend, Oregon.

The victims of Monday's avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains have been identified as Terance Olaf Skjersaa, 57, and Susan Renee Skjersaa, 52, both residents of Bend, Oregon.
The avalanche occurred at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope in the Happy Valley area between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top Mountain.
Friends of the couple initiated a search on Monday night after the pair failed to return as planned, locating their bodies buried in snow just before midnight.
Authorities believe the avalanche, classified as a D2, may have been triggered by the skiers themselves, though the exact cause remains undetermined.
Officials have issued warnings about moderate to considerable avalanche risk in the Central Cascades, urging caution for outdoor activities in the region.