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Avalanche kills experienced skier in Wyoming

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

Wyoming Backcountry Avalanche Hits Skiers, Nurse Killed

A nurse has died and one person was injured after an avalanche hit a group of skiers in western Wyoming. The death of Kenneth Goff, 36, of Lander, Wyoming, marks the fifth fatality caused by an avalanche in the U.S. so far this winter, pointing to significant concerns over the safety of mountain visitors this year.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

Avalanche kills 36-year-old skier, injures another near Jackson, Wyoming

Officials in Wyoming confirmed the death of a 36-year-old skier following an avalanche at a mountain pass over the weekend. The avalanche occurred on Saturday at Togwotee Pass in Teton County, which is northeast of Jackson.

People on MSN · 2d

Wyoming Skiers Unintentionally Trigger Avalanche That Kills 1 While Snow Partially Buries Another

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website, a person trapped under the snow following an avalanche might not have more than 20 to 30 minutes to survive. The department also said there are about 100,000 avalanches annually in the U.S., resulting in an average of 28 deaths.

WyoFile on MSN2h

Togwotee avalanche victim was nurse, fiancé and beloved outdoor instructor

Friends and colleagues mourn the loss of Kenny Goff, a Lander man who died in the Jan. 4 slide that injured one other skier. ...

Avalanche claims life of skier on Togwotee Pass

A skier has died after being caught in an avalanche on Togwotee Pass Saturday morning. The Teton County Search & Rescue ...

Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie was hurt

DENVER — Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate Thursday night that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind ...

Grand Junction-Montrose KKCO on MSN2h

First Colorado avalanche death reported on Red Mountain Pass

Red Mountain number 3, east of Telluride, which is locally known as Bollywood. The avalanche occurred on a northwest-facing ...

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