Bend, Oregon, Man Dies in Avalanche While Cat Skiing

A 50-year-old Bend, Oregon, man was killed in an avalanche on Thursday while cat skiing in the Mt. Bailey area, according to a statement shared by local authorities Friday.The victim, Brian Thomas Roberts, was part of a group who went skiing through a service provided by Diamond Lake Resort. They “encountered unforeseen challenges despite prior avalanche test digs earlier in the day,” the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.The fatal avalanche happened at approximately 3:45 p.m.The