National Park Employee Killed In Backcountry Avalanche

The Denali National Park and Preserve is sharing the sad news that park employee Eric Walter perished in a backcountry avalanche on Thursday, May 4th.You can click here to read the full press release, or keep reading below:Date: May 5, 2023Denali Park, AK – An avalanche killed Denali National Park and Preserve staff member Eric Walter while he was backcountry skiing on a north-facing slope near Mile 10 on the Park Road on Thursday, May 4. Around 1 pm an individual reported to the park