2 skiers killed in Oregon avalanche ‘loved the outdoors,’ had deep family roots in Bend

2 skiers killed in Oregon avalanche ‘loved the outdoors,’ had deep family roots in Bend

Authorities identified the two backcountry skiers who were killed Monday in an avalanche in Oregon’s central Cascade Mountains.

Bend couple killed in avalanche part of storied ski family

The couple who were killed in an avalanche while backcountry skiing near Broken Top mountain on Monday were identified as Terry and Renee Skjersaa, members of the Norwegian family who

Avalanche kills 2 backcountry skiers in Oregon and third found dead in California avalanche field

An avalanche in Oregon's Cascade Mountains killed two backcountry skiers while another backcountry skier was found dead in an avalanche field near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.

Authorities identify Central Oregon couple killed in an avalanche west of Bend

Two backcountry skiers were found dead after being buried in an avalanche in the Happy Valley area, located between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top Mountain,.

The Names of 2 Backcountry Skiers Killed by an Oregon Avalanche Have Been Released

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The names of two backcountry skiers who were killed by an avalanche in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains have been released. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday identified Susan Skjersaa, 52, and Terance Skjersaa, 57, as the couple killed. The avalanche happened late Monday west of Bend in an area known as Happy Valley, near Broken Top peak. Both skiers lived in Bend.

2 Oregon Backcountry Skiers Killed In Avalanche

Tragic news out of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains where two backcountry skiers were killed in an avalanche. The Central Oregon Avalanche Center reports the slide happened on Monday at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope west of Bend in Happy Valley near Broken Top peak. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports its search and rescue unit recovered the victims bodies. The names of victims have not yet been released. Avalanche danger remains “considera…