Skier Tragically Killed By Summer Avalanche

Earlier this week, June 14th, a backcountry skier was killed by an avalanche on the north face of Hurd Peak, a mountain in the Bishop Area of California's Sierra Nevada Range.Inyo County Search And Rescue, which participated in recovery efforts, uploaded a detailed report of the incident yesterday, Thursday, June 15th.The now-deceased skier was ascending the north face of Hurd Peak with a partner on the morning of June 14th when a wet loose avalanche released above the party.Both skiers were cau