Avalanche Expert’s Death Shows Dangers of Backcountry Skiing
Nick Burks, 37, an avalanche forecaster and experienced backcountry skier, was killed while skiing in the Elkhorn Mountains in northeastern Oregon last week, the authorities said. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Avalanches
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/oregon-avalanche-forecaster-killed.html