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Three Heli-Skiers Presumed Dead After Massive Avalanche in Alaska

The skiers were buried under snow up to 100 feet deep in the Chugach Mountains near Girdwood, Alaska, during a guided backcountry trip.

Oregon Skiing Couple Killed in Avalanche Identified

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland Claim Lives and Test Rescue Efforts

Five Skiers Killed in French Alps Avalanches

Avalanche in Northern Italy Kills Three Skiers on Punta Valgrande

Wyoming Avalanche Kills Skier and Injures Another in Backcountry Incident

Utah Man Rescues Brother Buried in Christmas Eve Avalanche