Overview

• The victim fell roughly 700 feet after stepping on a loose rock near Bell’s Canyon on the steep Pfeifferhorn trail.
• Nearby hikers, including a doctor and a nursing student, performed CPR until a second slide forced them to pull back.
• Professional search and rescue crews arrived about two hours later, airlifting his body at 10:30 a.m. after confirming no other victims.
• The victim’s identity has not been released as authorities continue their inquiry into the slide’s cause.
• The incident highlights persistent dangers on Utah’s popular Wasatch Range trails, where loose terrain and sudden cascades pose significant risks to backcountry visitors.