Backcountry skier dies after being buried in Idaho avalanche
- A backcountry skier died in Idaho after being buried by an avalanche, per officials.
- The incident happened on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when one skier triggered a slope collapse, leading to a fatal outcome.
- Despite rescue efforts, the buried skier did not survive, as reported by the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.
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Backcountry skier dies after being buried in Idaho avalanche
A backcountry skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in Idaho, officials said. The avalanche occurred Friday when two experienced backcountry skiers were traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center said. One skier triggered the slope collapse...
Backcountry skier dies after being buried in Idaho avalanche
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A backcountry skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in Idaho, officials said. The avalanche occurred Friday when two experienced backcountry skiers were traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center said. One skier triggered the slope collapse while climbing down to where the pair were going to ski. He got caught in a small avalanche, which set off a second larger avalanch…
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