Wyoming Avalanche Kills Skier and Injures Another in Backcountry Incident

A group of four skiers triggered the deadly avalanche while ascending Togwotee Pass near Grand Teton National Park.

Kenneth Goff, 36, an experienced outdoorsman and nurse from Lander, Wyoming, was identified as the skier killed in the avalanche.
The avalanche occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the Breccia Cliffs area of Togwotee Pass, at an elevation of 10,400 feet.
A second skier was partially buried and sustained a lower leg injury, while the two other members of the group were unharmed.
Rescue efforts were delayed by challenging weather, with responders reaching the scene nearly four hours after the alert via skis as helicopter and snowmobile teams were grounded.
Teton County Search and Rescue emphasized the importance of detailed emergency alerts and backcountry planning for similar incidents.