07-03-2025 17:05 via powder.com

Heli-Skiers Killed in Monstrous Alaska Avalanche Identified

Three heli-skiers were killed by a massive avalanche in Alaska's Chugach National Forest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.The victims were buried by 40-100 feet of avalanche debris according to the professional backcountry guides with Chugach Powder Guides. The slide is believed to have ran close to 3,000 vertical feet and a half mile long. Considering the immense depth of debris, the guides were unable to recover the buried skiers.The Alaska State Troopers have since identified the victims. They are a
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